Which is cheaper, the Sternglas Selecta or the Vario Futurist?

At MSRP the Sternglas Selecta is the cheaper of the two at $429, against $648 for the Vario Futurist — a $219 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sternglas Selecta or the Vario Futurist?

The Vario Futurist wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Sternglas Selecta — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sternglas Selecta or the Vario Futurist?

The Vario Futurist is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Sternglas Selecta.

What movement does the Sternglas Selecta run compared to the Vario Futurist?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sternglas Selecta uses the Miyota 821A and the Vario Futurist uses the Miyota 9039.

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Sternglas Selecta

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MSRP $429

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MSRP $648

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Selecta38mm

Futurist39mm

Power Reserve

Selecta—

Futurist—

Water Resistance

Selecta50m

Futurist100m

MSRP

Selecta$429

Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire (faceted)

Dial Color

—

Purple

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821A

Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$429

$648

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