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Vaer G2 Meridian GMTvsVario Futurist

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G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
G2 Meridian GMT150m
Futurist100m
MSRP
G2 Meridian GMT$399
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Thickness
10.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Steel
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515 GMT
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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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