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Farer GMTvsVario Futurist

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

GMT
FarerGMT
MSRP $1,375
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GMT36mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
GMT56h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
GMT100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
GMT$1,375
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.2mm
48mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Green
Purple

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Farer GMT

The Farer GMT Automatic is praised for its vibrant, legible sea-green sunburst dial and well-proportioned 39.5mm, 10mm thin case. The Top Grade ETA 2893-2 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve. Reviewers note the bronze crown, intended to develop patina, as a potentially unpopular design choice. Overall, reviewers consider the Farer GMT Automatic good value at its price point, highlighting the dial and case proportions as key strengths.

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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