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Vario FuturistvsLongines SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK

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Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648
SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK
LonginesSPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK
MSRP $5,550

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Futurist39mm
SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK39.5mm
Power Reserve
Futurist40h
SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK44h
Water Resistance
Futurist100m
SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK100m
MSRP
Futurist$648
SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK$5,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down and transparent with sapphire crystal case back

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (faceted)
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Purple
Black
Indices
Applied
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
L792.4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
44h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o'clock

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$5,550

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

Longines SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK

The Longines Spirit Pilot Flyback is widely praised for its refined 39.5mm case size, improved wearability, and clean dial design, incorporating enthusiast feedback by removing the five stars and date. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its exceptional finishing, well-acting ceramic bezel, and the value it offers. The manual-winding L792.4 column-wheel chronograph movement is COSC-certified and offers a power reserve of approximately 68 to 72 hours. Some owners expressed disappointment with the removal of the five stars from the dial, and one reviewer noted that some numerals are partially cut off by the subdials. The watch is priced around $5,350 to $5,550 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Pilot Flyback highly for its improved dimensions, finishing, and value proposition.

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