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Geckota Sea-Hunter Dive WatchvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Sea-Hunter Dive Watch
GeckotaSea-Hunter Dive Watch
MSRP $349
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea-Hunter Dive Watch40mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Sea-Hunter Dive Watch40h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Sea-Hunter Dive Watch200m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Sea-Hunter Dive Watch$349
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$888

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What people say

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Geckota Sea-Hunter Dive Watch

Owners and reviewers find the Geckota Amber Bezel to be a good value at $200, highlighting its 42mm cushion case and sapphire crystal. One owner dislikes the N S E W markings on the bezel. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Geckota Amber Bezel a good value due to its case and crystal.

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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