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Lum-Tec Solar MarinevsVario Futurist

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Solar Marine
Lum-TecSolar Marine
MSRP $463
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Solar Marine39mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Solar Marine40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Solar Marine300m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Solar Marine$463
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
10.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

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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