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Vario FuturistvsZelos Spearfish 3

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Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648
Spearfish 3
ZelosSpearfish 3
MSRP $749

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Futurist39mm
Spearfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Futurist40h
Spearfish 340h
Water Resistance
Futurist100m
Spearfish 3200m
MSRP
Futurist$648
Spearfish 3$749

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
40mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (faceted)
Sapphire
Dial Color
Purple
Diver - Forged Carbon

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$749

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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 Spearfish 3

The Zelos Spearfish 3 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, with razor-sharp polish and flawless brushed transitions that owners feel exceed its price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy averaging +2.6 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally smooth bi-directional bezel and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp described as best-in-class among microbrands. The sapphire sandwich construction and lumed bezel are also cited as desirable features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish 3 highly for its outstanding finishing and value at its price point.

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