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Citizen Promaster AqualandvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Aqualand46mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Aqualand40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Aqualand200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Promaster Aqualand
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
46mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
21.55mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J250
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$328

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What people say

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Citizen Promaster Aqualand

The Citizen Promaster Aqualand is praised for its accurate depth gauge, outstanding legibility, and vibrant lume that charges fast and lights up strong. Reviewers note the solar-powered Eco-Drive movement with a power reserve indicator and ±15 seconds per month accuracy, while one owner highlights its comfortable wearability despite its large size. The chronograph cannot be used simultaneously with dive mode, and the second hand did not always land correctly on the minute/second track. The Citizen Promaster Aqualand features an electronic depth sensor and a 50-minute chronograph. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Promaster Aqualand highly for its functional dive features and excellent visibility at the price.

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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