Vario Unveils the Futurist Tantalum Edition in Seven Dial Colours
Vario’s Futurist Tantalum Edition reworks the brand’s angular, 1970s-inspired design in dense tantalum, known for its bluish-grey lustre and challenging machining process. The 39mm case is 10mm thick, offers 100 metres of water resistance, and pairs brushed surfaces with polished bevels and the signature faceted sapphire crystal. Seven sunburst dial colours feature minimalist applied indices and luminous hands and markers. Powered by the no-date Miyota 9039 automatic movement, the watch offers a 40-hour power reserve and comes with a RIOS1931 embossed leather strap. Production is listed as five watches per colourway, with public allocations opening after Singapore’s Spring Sprang Sprung event on November 14–15, 2026. The price is US$2,999.
Buying Time Analysis: This story matters because Vario brings the rare, difficult-to-machine tantalum into a more accessible microbrand watch, pairing the material with a distinctive space-age design in a highly limited release.
