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Vario FuturistvsTraska Venturer GMT

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

Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648
Venturer GMT
TraskaVenturer GMT
MSRP $785

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Futurist39mm
Venturer GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Futurist40h
Venturer GMT42h
Water Resistance
Futurist100m
Venturer GMT150m
MSRP
Futurist$648
Venturer GMT$785

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9075
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$785

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Traska Venturer GMT

Owners widely praise the Traska Venturer GMT for its slim, wearable 38.5mm case and comfortable Oyster-style bracelet featuring an excellent micro-adjustment system. Reviewers highlight its outstanding build quality for the price, crisp glossy white lacquered dial, and reliable flyer GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. One owner finds the Traska Venturer GMT a versatile watch suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Venturer GMT highly for its exceptional value and wearability.

From video reviewers

The Traska Venturer GMT has a notable movement with the Sellita SW330-1 caliber, praised for its accuracy and reliability. The watch's lume brightness is somewhat lacking, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's most notable feature, with one highlighting the independently adjustable hour hand for quickly adapting to a new timezone, and the other praising the movement's accuracy and reliability.

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