Which is cheaper, the Brillier Airborne X1 42 or the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound?

At MSRP the Brillier Airborne X1 42 is the cheaper of the two at $495, against $888 for the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound — a $393 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Brillier Airborne X1 42 or the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound?

The Brillier Airborne X1 42 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Brillier Airborne X1 42 or the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound?

The Brillier Airborne X1 42 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Brillier Airborne X1 42 or the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound?

The Brillier Airborne X1 42 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound.

What movement does the Brillier Airborne X1 42 run compared to the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound?

The Brillier Airborne X1 42 runs a automatic caliber (Caliber 8215), while the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound runs a manual (Miyota 6T33).

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Brillier Airborne X1 42vsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Brillier Airborne X1 42

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MSRP $495

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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MSRP $888

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Airborne X1 4242mm

Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm

Power Reserve

Airborne X1 4242h

Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h

Water Resistance

Airborne X1 42200m

Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m

MSRP

Airborne X1 42$495

Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Caliber 8215

Miyota 6T33

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$495

$888

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