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Vario FuturistvsBoldr Venture GMT

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

Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648
Venture GMT
BoldrVenture GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Futurist39mm
Venture GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Futurist40h
Venture GMT40h
Water Resistance
Futurist100m
Venture GMT200m
MSRP
Futurist$648
Venture GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (faceted)
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Purple
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Boldr Venture GMT

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture GMT for its lightweight titanium case and bracelet, utilitarian GMT function, and 200m water resistance, with many finding it a comfortable daily driver. The watch's faceted bracelet attachment, sapphire crystal, and attractive dials are also frequently highlighted, though some owners note the lume's visibility is hampered by blending numbers. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting it runs 6 seconds fast over 25 days, while another finds the Miyota movement basic. Some users would prefer a 4 o'clock crown and a date window, and the clasp safety can be loose. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture GMT highly for its robust titanium build and practical GMT functionality at its price point.

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