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NOMOS Glashütte Autobahn neomatik 41 date sports grayvsVario Futurist

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Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Autobahn neomatik 41 date sports gray41mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Autobahn neomatik 41 date sports gray42 hoursh
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Autobahn neomatik 41 date sports gray100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Autobahn neomatik 41 date sports gray$5,690
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.6mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Purple
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
27
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,690
$648

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Autobahn neomatik 41 date sports gray

The NOMOS Glashütte Autobahn neomatik 41 date sports gray is criticized by reviewers and owners for poor legibility stemming from slim, low-contrast hands and lume placement, which detracts from its automotive gauge aesthetic. Some owners find darker dials more versatile for everyday wear and to visually reduce the watch's presence on smaller wrists. On balance, the consensus is that legibility issues significantly impact the ownership experience at its $4,800 price point.

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.

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