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Pinion NeutronvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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

Neutron
PinionNeutron
MSRP $1,600
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Neutron38mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Neutron40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Neutron100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Neutron$1,600
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
38mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,600
$328

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What people say

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Pinion Neutron

The Pinion Neutron is widely praised for its refined 38mm design, detailed guilloché dial, and high build quality. Owners highlight the very well-finished case and amazing dial, with one noting the movement is regulated to within ±5 seconds per day. The watch is considered a strong contender at its price point, though one owner found the OEM straps to be poor and replaced them with an aftermarket option. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Pinion Neutron highly for its exceptional dial finishing and refined case design at its price.

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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