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Vario FuturistvsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich date

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Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648
Zürich date
NOMOS GlashütteZürich date
MSRP $5,570

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Futurist39mm
Zürich date39.8mm
Power Reserve
Futurist40h
Zürich date42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Futurist100m
Zürich date50m
MSRP
Futurist$648
Zürich date$5,570

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39mm
39.8mm
Thickness
10mm
9.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire (faceted)
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Purple
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
DUW 5101
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$5,570

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What people say

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date for its immaculate case finishing and the unique depth and texture of its dial, which is difficult to capture in photos. The watch's dual-timezone complication is considered a satisfying feature with sharp clicking, and the in-house movement finishing is noted as exceptional for its price point. Some find the hour markers slightly difficult to read at a glance, and one owner suggests seeking a secondhand deal due to the full retail price. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date highly for its refined finishing and distinctive dial at its price.

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