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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Vesterhav 38
Henry ArcherVesterhav 38
MSRP $4,599
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav 3838mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav 3840h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav 38200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Vesterhav 38$4,599
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
10.45mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,599
$328

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What people say

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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 for its superb finishing, striking mother-of-pearl and other dials, and thin profile, with some calling it the best Henry Archer model and exceptional value under $500. The bracelet quality is noted as outstanding for a microbrand, and dimensions are considered perfect for smaller wrists. One owner notes it is an "Asian branded watch" with implied low resale value. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 highly for its striking dials and superb finishing 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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