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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)vsVario Futurist

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Tantalum LE
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,499
$648

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What people say

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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

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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