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Vario FuturistvsLongines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

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Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
LonginesULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
MSRP $5,550

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Futurist39mm
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON43mm
Power Reserve
Futurist40h
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON52h
Water Resistance
Futurist100m
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON300m
MSRP
Futurist$648
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON$5,550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
10mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
48.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
L836.6
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
40h
52h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$5,550

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What people say

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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 ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON is praised for its lightweight composite case and unique "Batman" aesthetic, with its 5Hz movement widely noted for exceptional accuracy. Owners widely report the high-beat movement is the cheapest 5Hz option available. Some owners find the non-rotating bezel a relief, while others consider it a deal-breaker, noting the watch is no longer a dive watch. On balance, owners and reviewers highly rate the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON for its cool, lightweight design and the exceptional accuracy of its 5Hz movement.

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