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Praesidus Desert FieldvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Desert Field34mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Desert Field40h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Desert Field50m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Desert Field$195
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
34mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
Miyota 6T33
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$888

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What people say

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Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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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