Side by side

Grand Seiko SBGA413vsVario Futurist

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

SBGA413
Grand SeikoSBGA413
MSRP $7,200
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA41340mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
SBGA41372h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
SBGA413100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
SBGA413$7,200
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
Miyota 9039
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,200
$648

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Grand Seiko SBGA413 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.

Grand Seiko SBGA413

Grand Seiko SBGA413 owners and reviewers widely praise its captivating dial, particularly its subtle artistry, and the mesmerizing Spring Drive movement's reliability and unparalleled mechanical accuracy, with some noting their Spring Drive watches run within half a second per day. The 40mm titanium case, featuring intricate geometries and a satin brush finish, is also highlighted, as are the Zaratsu-polished surfaces. Legibility is considered excellent, even with silver hands on the pink dial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGA413 highly for its beautiful dial and the Spring Drive movement's accuracy and refinement.

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.