Which is cheaper, the Geckota Phalanx or the Vario Futurist?

At MSRP the Geckota Phalanx is the cheaper of the two at $349, against $648 for the Vario Futurist — a $299 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Geckota Phalanx or the Vario Futurist?

The Geckota Phalanx wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Vario Futurist — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Geckota Phalanx or the Vario Futurist?

The Geckota Phalanx is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Vario Futurist.

What movement does the Geckota Phalanx run compared to the Vario Futurist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Geckota Phalanx uses the ETA 2824 and the Vario Futurist uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Geckota PhalanxvsVario Futurist

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

Geckota Phalanx

phalanx-satin-reef-green

MSRP $349

Vario Futurist

vario-futurist-watch-sunburst-purple-fume-watch

MSRP $648

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Phalanx42mm

Futurist39mm

Power Reserve

Phalanx40h

Futurist40h

Water Resistance

Phalanx300m

Futurist100m

MSRP

Phalanx$349

Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Sapphire (faceted)

Dial Color

Green

Purple

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824

Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$349

$648

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