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Lum-Tec EclipsevsVario Futurist

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Eclipse
Lum-TecEclipse
MSRP $695
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eclipse42mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Eclipse40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Eclipse101m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Eclipse$695
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
E6
Purple

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Lum-Tec Eclipse

Owners widely praise the Lum-Tec Eclipse for its comfortable, slim profile and thin wearability, with specific commendations for its beautiful dial, good readability, and bracelet design. The knurling on the crown is also noted as a positive feature. Some owners express concern over the 42mm case size and find the dial's font and indices unappealing, though others appreciate the deep-dish slant. One owner notes a slight gap where the lugs meet the bracelet. The Lum-Tec Eclipse e3 variant features a Miyota 9039 movement, a solid bracelet, a sunburst dial, and exceptionally bright lume. Overall, owners rate the Lum-Tec Eclipse highly for its slim design and attractive dial at its price point.

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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