Which is cheaper, the Signum Cuda GMT or the Vario Futurist?

At MSRP the Signum Cuda GMT is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $648 for the Vario Futurist — a $149 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Signum Cuda GMT or the Vario Futurist?

The Signum Cuda GMT wears larger at 42.5mm versus 39mm for the Vario Futurist — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Signum Cuda GMT or the Vario Futurist?

The Signum Cuda GMT is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Vario Futurist.

What movement does the Signum Cuda GMT run compared to the Vario Futurist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Signum Cuda GMT uses the Seiko NH34 and the Vario Futurist uses the Miyota 9039.

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Signum Cuda GMTvsVario Futurist

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Signum Cuda GMT

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MSRP $499

Vario Futurist

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MSRP $648

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Cuda GMT42.5mm

Futurist39mm

Power Reserve

Cuda GMT—

Futurist40h

Water Resistance

Cuda GMT200m

Futurist100m

MSRP

Cuda GMT$499

Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Sapphire (faceted)

Dial Color

—

Purple

Lume

SuperLuminova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH34

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$499

$648

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