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Phoibos Sea NymphvsVario Futurist

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Sea Nymph
PhoibosSea Nymph
MSRP $240
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea Nymph36mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Sea Nymph40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Sea Nymph300m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Sea Nymph$240
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
9.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SWISS RONDA 705
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$648

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What people say

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Phoibos Sea Nymph

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Sea Nymph's unique mother-of-pearl dial and distinctive bezel styling, with some finding it a good fit for smaller wrists. The 36mm case size is considered unisex, though some owners find it too small for larger wrists, while others enjoy it as a summer watch. The consensus is that the Phoibos Sea Nymph is a fun, visually interesting watch, with its polarizing bezel design being a key talking 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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