Side by side

HELM MiyakovsVario Futurist

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

Miyako
HELMMiyako
MSRP $375
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Miyako40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Miyako42h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Miyako200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Miyako$375
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.75mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Gray
Purple
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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HELM Miyako

HELM Miyako owners widely praise its exceptional value and quality, with multiple reports highlighting its stunning appearance and dial details. The watch is noted for its excellent accuracy, with figures around +1.5 to +2 seconds per day. One owner found the HELM Miyako to be tough and versatile, fitting well on a 6.6-inch wrist. Overall, owners consider the HELM Miyako an amazing value and a great watch, worth the wait for its availability.

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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