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Vario FuturistvsWolbrook Douglas Grand Prix Racing

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Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648
Douglas Grand Prix Racing
WolbrookDouglas Grand Prix Racing
MSRP $442

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Futurist39mm
Douglas Grand Prix Racing40mm
Power Reserve
Futurist40h
Douglas Grand Prix Racing40h
Water Resistance
Futurist100m
Douglas Grand Prix Racing100m
MSRP
Futurist$648
Douglas Grand Prix Racing$442

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Racing
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (faceted)
Sapphire
Dial Color
Purple
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 8315

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$442

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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.

Wolbrook Douglas Grand Prix Racing

The Wolbrook Douglas Grand Prix Racing features a Hesalite box crystal, a roulette date wheel, and a 40mm steel case. Owners note it is powered by a Miyota 8315 movement with a 60-hour power reserve, regulated to within ±15 seconds per day. One owner points out that an earlier iteration of the movement did not hack and had a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, owners appreciate the Hesalite crystal and roulette date wheel at its $275 price point.

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