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Seiko Prospex LX linevsVario Futurist

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

Prospex LX line
SeikoProspex LX line
MSRP $5,500
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex LX line44.8mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Prospex LX line72h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Prospex LX line200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Prospex LX line$5,500
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
44.8mm
39mm
Thickness
14.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.9mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
5R66
Miyota 9039
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
30
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,500
$648

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex LX line

Owners widely report the dial's blue-green sunburst is phenomenal, and the sapphire glass features blue AR coating. Some owners feel the high price limits discounts and sales, with one AD noting extremely low sales due to the cost. One owner reported DLC peeling off a two-week-old watch, and another noted quality control issues like bezel inserts and fallen second hands. On balance, owners consider the Seiko Prospex LX line a nicely built watch, though pricing led to poor sales and its discontinuation.

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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