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Vario FuturistvsZelos Spearfish GMT

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Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648
Spearfish GMT
ZelosSpearfish GMT
MSRP $999

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Futurist39mm
Spearfish GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Futurist40h
Spearfish GMT40h
Water Resistance
Futurist100m
Spearfish GMT200m
MSRP
Futurist$648
Spearfish GMT$999

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
40mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW330-2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$999

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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.

Zelos Spearfish GMT

The Zelos Spearfish GMT is widely praised for its exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its superb finishing, flawless machining, and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp that exceeds its price point. It features a La Joux-Perret G100 movement with a 68-hour power reserve, achieving an average accuracy of +2.6 seconds per day, or a Miyota 9075 movement offering flier-style GMT functionality. The 40mm case and bidirectional 48-click ceramic bezel are well-executed, though one reviewer noted a minor compromise in the end link fit. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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