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Sternglas Taiga GMTvsVario Futurist

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Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Taiga GMT42mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Taiga GMT
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Taiga GMT100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Taiga GMT$237
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
7.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Purple

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 505.24H
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$237
$648

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What people say

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Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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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