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Orient Esteem IIvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Esteem II
OrientEsteem II
MSRP $285
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Esteem II41mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Esteem II40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Esteem II50m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Esteem II$285
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
FT622
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$285
$328

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What people say

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Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

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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