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Vario FuturistvsZelos Nova 37

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Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Futurist39mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Futurist40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Futurist100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Futurist$648
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
10mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
37mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (faceted)
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Purple
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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