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Ferro Time Master 70vsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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

Time Master 70
FerroTime Master 70
MSRP $685
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Time Master 7047mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Time Master 7040h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Time Master 7050m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Time Master 70$685
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
47mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
38mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$685
$888

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What people say

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Ferro Time Master 70

The Ferro Time Master 70 is praised for its distinctive 1970s-inspired polygon case and visually striking silver dial with orange accents and unique lume colors. Owners appreciate the retro design with unique touches, clean dial, and lumed markers, along with the smooth winding of the Miyota 9039 movement. Its 39mm diameter, 10.4mm thickness, and 47mm lug-to-lug dimensions contribute to comfortable wearability, further enhanced by a well-executed faux-single link bracelet featuring a practical on-the-fly micro-adjustment clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Ferro Time Master 70 highly for its retro design and comfortable wearability.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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