Side by side

Phoibos Eagle RayvsVario Futurist

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

Eagle Ray
PhoibosEagle Ray
MSRP $360
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray41mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Eagle Ray$360
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$360
$648

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Phoibos Eagle Ray vs Vario Futurist gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Phoibos Eagle Ray

The Phoibos Eagle Ray is praised for its solid build quality and affordable GMT functionality. Owners appreciate its sawtooth bezel and crown, finding it a great value for its price and features. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray highly for its functional GMT complication and robust construction at an accessible 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.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.