Which is cheaper, the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic or the Vario Futurist?

At MSRP the Vario Futurist is the cheaper of the two at $648, against $915 for the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic — a $267 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic or the Vario Futurist?

The Pompeak Sub-Aquatic wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Vario Futurist — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic or the Vario Futurist?

The Pompeak Sub-Aquatic is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Vario Futurist.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic or the Vario Futurist?

The Vario Futurist carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic.

What movement does the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic run compared to the Vario Futurist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Vario Futurist uses the Miyota 9039.

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Pompeak Sub-Aquatic

MSRP $915

Vario Futurist

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MSRP $648

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sub-Aquatic40mm

Futurist39mm

Power Reserve

Sub-Aquatic38h

Futurist40h

Water Resistance

Sub-Aquatic200m

Futurist100m

MSRP

Sub-Aquatic$915

Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Sapphire (faceted)

Dial Color

Black

Purple

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$915

$648

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