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Vario FuturistvsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Futurist39mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Futurist40h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Futurist100m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
Futurist$648
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Moonphase
Thickness
10mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
39mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (faceted)
Sapphire
Dial Color
Purple
Meteorite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW288

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$949

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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 Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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