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Vario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium TrenchvsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Moonphase
Diameter
37mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
39mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
UltraHex Titanium
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Yellow
Meteorite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82s5
Sellita SW288

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$949

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What people say

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VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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