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NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik 42 date blackvsVario Futurist

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Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Club Sport neomatik 42 date black42mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Club Sport neomatik 42 date black42 hoursh
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Club Sport neomatik 42 date black300m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Club Sport neomatik 42 date black$5,050
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
10.2mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.3mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
27
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,050
$648

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What people say

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NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik 42 date black

The NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik 42 date black is widely praised for its sporty yet minimalist design, slim 10.2mm to 10.9mm case, and a new bracelet that enhances wearability for larger wrists. Owners and reviewers highlight its legible dial with ample lume, the functional quick-date mechanism allowing adjustment forward or backward, and 300 meters of water resistance. Some owners find the 42mm case size and its lug-to-lug distance large, with one noting the bracelet is a fingerprint magnet and suggesting alternative straps for comfort and aesthetics. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Club Sport neomatik 42 date black highly for its blend of sporty utility, slim profile, and innovative date complication.

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.

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