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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMTvsVario Futurist

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MODEL No.1 GMT
LorcaMODEL No.1 GMT
MSRP $1,875
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
11.2mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
C125
Miyota 9039
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$648

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What people say

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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

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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