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Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPHvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH
LorcaMODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $2,750
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH37mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH510m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH$2,750
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
510m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW510
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,750
$328

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What people say

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Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

The Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH is praised for its well-made construction and vintage-inspired aesthetic, featuring a 37mm case, a balanced three-register dial, and a quality bracelet and clasp suitable for daily wear. It includes a manual-wind Sellita SW510M movement with a 63-hour power reserve and offers 100 meters of water resistance in a thin package. Reviewers note a unique grooved bi-directional bezel, which is described as an atypical but potentially divisive choice for a chronograph. On balance, reviewers find the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH to be a well-made watch that successfully blends vintage charm with contemporary design.

From video reviewers

The Lorca Model No.2 Chronograph features a notable guilloché bezel that adds vintage flair to its design. The watch is powered by a Swiss Sellita SW510M manual movement, offering 63 hours of power reserve. A potential drawback is the relatively small 37mm size.

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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