Side by side

Tuseno ShellbackvsVario Futurist

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

Some links are affiliate links — lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures

Some links are affiliate links — lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Tuseno Shellback

The build quality is cited as a significant strength. Availability is a weakness, with stock running low.

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.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Shellback40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Shellback
Futurist
Water Resistance
Shellback200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Shellback$840
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Yellow
Purple
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$840
$648
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.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Tuseno Shellback vs Vario Futurist gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.