Which is cheaper, the Vario Futurist or the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black?

At MSRP the Vario Futurist is the cheaper of the two at $648, against $10,611 for the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black — a $9,963 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vario Futurist or the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black?

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Vario Futurist — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Vario Futurist or the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black?

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Vario Futurist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Vario Futurist or the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black?

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black carries a 62-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vario Futurist.

What movement does the Vario Futurist run compared to the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Vario Futurist uses the Miyota 9039 and the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black uses the NORQAIN 8K Manufacture Calibre.

Side by side

Vario FuturistvsNorqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Vario Futurist

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MSRP $648

Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black

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MSRP $10,611

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Futurist39mm

Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black42mm

Power Reserve

Futurist40h

Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black62h

Water Resistance

Futurist100m

Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black200m

MSRP

Futurist$648

Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black$10,611

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire (faceted)

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Purple

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

NORQAIN 8K Manufacture Calibre

Power Reserve

40h

62h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$648

$10,611

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

A Blog to Watch

Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black is widely praised for its exceptional lightness, with reviewers noting its NORTEQ and carbon composite construction contributing to weights as low as 78 grams, making it comfortable and durable, even on smaller wrists. Owners and reviewers highlight the COSC-certified Kenissi-built NN20/1 movement for its accuracy and robust performance. However, the all-black skeletonized dial is flagged by some for legibility issues, and the black lume is described as "absurdly faint." The watch's asymmetrical dial design and busy aesthetic are points of contention for a few reviewers. Power reserve figures vary across sources, with mentions of 41, 62, and 70 hours. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black for its innovative materials and comfortable, durable build, despite some reservations about dial legibility.

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