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Vario FuturistvsZelos Thresher 44

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Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648
Thresher 44
ZelosThresher 44
MSRP $549

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Futurist39mm
Thresher 4444mm
Power Reserve
Futurist40h
Thresher 4440h
Water Resistance
Futurist100m
Thresher 44500m
MSRP
Futurist$648
Thresher 44$549

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
44mm
Thickness
10mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
500m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (faceted)
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Purple
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$549

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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 Thresher 44

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 44, with one owner noting its finish has proven remarkably scratch-resistant. However, one owner found the finishing on their hammered grey variant not as well done as expected. The Zelos Thresher 44 with an agate dial sold out in 90 seconds, with one owner receiving theirs and noting the bracelet was fully wrapped. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 44 highly for its desirability and scratch-resistant finish.

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