# Vario Eclipse Quartz Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Vario Eclipse Quartz is a versatile casual field watch with vintage pilot influences, showcasing a bold black dial divided into six white Super-LumiNova sectors that create a captivating "eclipse" glow effect in low light for dramatic day-to-night transformation, ideal for budget-conscious enthusiasts wanting a unique, conversation-starting daily wearer powered by a precise Japanese quartz movement offering about 36 months of battery life.

## Overall Watch Rating: 5.5/10.0

**Dials & Design Metric (8.9/10.0)** - The eclipse sector dial with heavy lume application and clean Arabic numerals delivers standout visual innovation, surpassing typical microbrand offerings like those from Boldr or Dan Henry.
**Material Metric (8.7/10.0)** - Grade 316L stainless steel case with bead-blasted finishing and anti-reflective sapphire crystal provides robust build quality on par with higher-end Seikos.
**Versatility Metric (7.8/10.0)** - Excellent as a go-to casual or adventure piece that pairs well with jeans or chinos, rivaling the everyday wearability of a Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz.
**History & Innovation Metric (7.2/10.0)** - Vario's decade of creative dial experiments culminates in the novel lume eclipse feature, marking it above average for microbrands like Nivada Grenchen revivals.
**Brand Metric (6.5/10.0)** - As a Singapore-based enthusiast microbrand, Vario holds High-Premium status with unique aesthetics akin to Christopher Ward's accessible end.
**Movement Metric (4.2/10.0)** - The basic Japanese quartz delivers reliable accuracy but lacks the refinement or power of entry-level automatics like the Miyota 9015.
**Functions Metric (3.2/10.0)** - Time-only configuration meets bare essentials without date or extras, aligning with simple quartz like Casio classics but trailing medians like Tissot PRX.
**Rarity Metric (2.1/10.0)** - Common production at an accessible price point offers no scarcity premium, similar to mass-produced budget divers.
**Complications Metric (0.5/10.0)** - Absence of any complications keeps it firmly basic, on par with entry-level fashion quartz.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 5.2
## TPS Interpretation: Fair Value: Exceptional design and materials elevate this well above typical quartz expectations at its price, despite minimal functions.
## Performance Insights: Dials, materials, and versatility shine brightly, delivering strong collector appeal and value versus the implied fair-market price of around $320.

## Watch Data
[Picture URL] - https://vario.sg/cdn/shop/files/1-EclipseQuartz-Silver-Front_1024x1024@2x.jpg?v=1719790001; [backPicture] - https://vario.sg/cdn/shop/files/2-EclipseQuartz-Silver-Back_1024x1024@2x.jpg?v=1719790001; [lumePicture] - https://vario.sg/cdn/shop/files/EclipseQuartz-Lume_1024x1024@2x.jpg?v=1719790001; [Nickname] - Eclipse Quartz; [Brand] - VARIO; [Model] - Eclipse Quartz; [Country] - Singapore; [Product Link] - https://vario.sg/products/eclipse-quartz; [reviewLink] - ; [Movement Type] - Quartz; [Movement Name] - Japanese Quartz; [# MSRP] - 229; [# Secondary] - 180; [# Production] - Unlimited; [watchDescription] - Unique time-only field watch with eclipse lume sectors; [caseWidth] - 40; [lugToLugLength] - 47; [thickness] - 11.3; [lug] - 20; [waterResist] - 50; [powerReserve] - 36; [beatFrequency] - ; [lume] - Super-LumiNova; [jewels] - 0; [caseMaterial] - 316L Stainless Steel; [watchGlass] - Sapphire AR; [Bezel] - Fixed; [caseback] - Solid; [Crown] - Push-pull; [Strap] - Horween Cordovan; [Shape] - Round; [Dial] - Black Sector; [caseShape] - Round; [Seconds] - 1; [Date] - 0; [Calendar] - 0; [Chiming] - 0; [Chronograph] - 0; [Compass] - 0; [dateCompilation] - 0; [DigitalDisplay] - 0; [Dress] - 0; [Field] - 1; [GMT] - 0; [Mechanical Alarm] - 0; [Moonphase] - 0; [Tourbillon] - 0; [worldTimer] - 0; [powerReserveIndicator] - 0; [Diver] - 0; [Pilot] - 1; [racing] - 0; [Skeleton] - 0; [Vintage] - 1; [StyleFormal] - 0; [StyleCasual] - 1; [StyleSports] - 1; [StyleTravel] - 0; [StyleAdventure] - 1; [StyleCollector] - 1; [StyleTool] - 1; [StyleStatement] - 1; [StyleVintage] - 1; [StyleSmart] - 0; [StyleCustom] - 0; [TPS_new] - 5.2; [TPSgrade] - B; [TPSimpliedPrice] - 320;

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