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Orient Multi-Year CalendarvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Multi-Year Calendar
OrientMulti-Year Calendar
MSRP $325
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Multi-Year Calendar43.5mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Multi-Year Calendar40h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Multi-Year Calendar50m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Multi-Year Calendar$325
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
43.5mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.2mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Champagne
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6D22
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$888

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What people say

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Orient Multi-Year Calendar

Owners report the Orient Multi-Year Calendar features a complex analog display for tracking days and dates across multiple years, housed in a 45mm stainless steel case with 100m water resistance. Some owners view the watch as a visually appealing novelty, noting that manual adjustment is required for months and that the older 20-year calendar version is difficult to find. One owner observed only light signs of wear on their watch, with minor desk rash on the buckle visible only under magnification. On balance, owners appreciate the unique calendar complication as a visually appealing novelty.

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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