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Schofield LightvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Light
SchofieldLight
MSRP $3,725
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Light40mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Light44h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Light200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Light$3,725
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
44h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,725
$328

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What people say

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Schofield Light

The Schofield Light is praised for its thoughtful, nonconformist design, featuring a unique, organic, lug-less case and a clean printed dial. Reviewers note its material quality and elegant utilitarianism, with a sandblasted case and 200m water resistance. The Seiko NH34A GMT movement is a practical, albeit common, choice, though the GMT hand lacks a 24-hour scale and the dial omits a minute track. Some find the case design wears large for its dimensions. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Schofield Light for its unique aesthetic and utilitarian design at its 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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