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Astor + Banks ChronovsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$328

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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