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Vario FuturistvsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

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Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648
Field III GMT Date
Gruppo GammaField III GMT Date
MSRP $459

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Futurist39mm
Field III GMT Date40mm
Power Reserve
Futurist40h
Field III GMT Date41h
Water Resistance
Futurist100m
Field III GMT Date200m
MSRP
Futurist$648
Field III GMT Date$459

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
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

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$459

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date for its awesome looks, quality, and good value. The watch features a 40mm brushed 316L stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance, powered by a Seiko NH34A movement. Some reviewers note the NH34A movement's accuracy can range from -20~+40 seconds per day, though one reviewer reported +5 seconds per day with a regulated movement. The dial's dense layout with Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some, and one owner found the size unsuitable for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date highly for its impressive finishing and toolish design at its price point.

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