Which is cheaper, the Halios Seaforth IV or the Vario Futurist?

At MSRP the Vario Futurist is the cheaper of the two at $648, against $765 for the Halios Seaforth IV — a $117 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Halios Seaforth IV or the Vario Futurist?

The Halios Seaforth IV wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Vario Futurist — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Halios Seaforth IV or the Vario Futurist?

The Halios Seaforth IV is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Vario Futurist.

What movement does the Halios Seaforth IV run compared to the Vario Futurist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Halios Seaforth IV uses the Sellita SW200-2 and the Vario Futurist uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Halios Seaforth IVvsVario Futurist

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

Halios Seaforth IV

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MSRP $765

Vario Futurist

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MSRP $648

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seaforth IV40mm

Futurist39mm

Power Reserve

Seaforth IV40h

Futurist40h

Water Resistance

Seaforth IV200m

Futurist100m

MSRP

Seaforth IV$765

Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire (double-domed)

Sapphire (faceted)

Dial Color

Blue

Purple

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-2

Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$765

$648

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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.

Halios Seaforth IV

Owners widely praise the Halios Sunburst Blue for its perfect 40mm size, stunning sunburst dial, and excellent lume, with one owner calling it Halios's best effort and a potential "Omega AT killer." The ETA 2824 movement is noted as running smoothly, and the watch is considered a great value with strong resale. Some owners desire larger sizes or different dial colors, and one reviewer found the Sinn 556i more versatile. The sapphire bezel is described as tall and flat, which is a point of contention for some. Overall, owners rate the Halios Sunburst Blue highly for its design, size, and value.

From video reviewers

The sunburst blue dial is a standout feature. Limited water resistance is a shared concern.

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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.

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