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Vario FuturistvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Futurist39mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Futurist40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Futurist100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Futurist$648
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
10mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (faceted)
Sapphire
Dial Color
Purple
Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$1,799

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What people say

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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 Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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