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Sternglas Hamburg ChronovsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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

Hamburg Chrono
SternglasHamburg Chrono
MSRP $377
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg Chrono42mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg Chrono
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Hamburg Chrono50m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Hamburg Chrono$377
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
9.3mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI VK64 Mecha-Quartz
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$377
$328

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What people say

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Sternglas Hamburg Chrono

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono for its visually pleasing design, comfortable lightweight wear, and excellent timekeeping, with specific appreciation for details like the orange date window frame and overall value for the price. Some community members find the Regatta design busy and question the VK64 movement's lack of a running second hand, though others defend its unique, colorful aesthetic. One commenter notes the significant margin between manufacturing cost and retail price. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono highly for its design details and value 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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