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Phoibos Eagle Ray GMTvsVario Futurist

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Eagle Ray GMT
PhoibosEagle Ray GMT
MSRP $250
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray GMT41mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray GMT40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray GMT300m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Eagle Ray GMT$250
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SWISS RONDA 515-24H
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$250
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT for its perfect dial, attractive case finishing, and the Miyota 9015 movement, with the vintage gold coloring and second hand hitting all indices noted as highlights. One owner called it a "love at first sight" purchase. However, some owners question the crystal's reflectivity and readability, and the 47mm lug-to-lug measurement may be tight on smaller wrists, with the included leather strap also noted as potentially unsuitable. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT highly for its attractive finishing and movement at the price.

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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