Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Neptune 44 or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

At MSRP the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $328, against $550 for the Praesidus Neptune 44 — a $222 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Neptune 44 or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Praesidus Neptune 44 wears larger at 44mm versus 38mm for the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Neptune 44 or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Praesidus Neptune 44 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph.

What movement does the Praesidus Neptune 44 run compared to the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Praesidus Neptune 44 runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph runs a quartz (Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz).

Side by side

Praesidus Neptune 44vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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

Praesidus Neptune 44

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MSRP $550

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Neptune 4444mm

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm

Power Reserve

Neptune 4440h

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Neptune 44200m

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m

MSRP

Neptune 44$550

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Patina

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$328

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