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Sternglas Marus 2.0vsVario Futurist

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Marus 2.0
SternglasMarus 2.0
MSRP $593
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marus 2.041mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Marus 2.041h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Marus 2.0200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Marus 2.0$593
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Purple
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$593
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Sternglas Marus 2.0

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Marus 2.0 for its well-built, heavy case and excellent bezel action, which is considered superior to some competitors. Reviewers note the refined case and luminous dial markers, while the green dial stands out from other divers. The Seiko NH35A movement offers accuracy ranging from -20/+40 seconds per day. One reviewer desired a slightly larger screw-down crown. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Marus 2.0 highly for its robust build and standout dial at its 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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