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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMTvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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MODEL No.1 GMT
LorcaMODEL No.1 GMT
MSRP $1,875
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
11.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
38mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
C125
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$888

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What people say

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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

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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