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RZE Fortitude GMTvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Fortitude GMT
RZEFortitude GMT
MSRP $719
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fortitude GMT41mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Fortitude GMT40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Fortitude GMT200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Fortitude GMT$719
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
38mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Red
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$719
$328

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What people say

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RZE Fortitude GMT

The RZE Fortitude GMT is widely praised for its lightweight titanium construction and durable UltraHex coating, offering exceptional value under $700. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable wearability, with a bracelet featuring a quick-adjust clasp and multiple micro-adjustment positions. The Miyota 9075 flyer GMT movement is noted for its accuracy, with one owner reporting -1 to +1 seconds per day, though another source states a range of -10/+30 seconds per day. The watch's design is appreciated for its soul and attention to detail, including a subtle red crown tube indicator and faceted lugs, and its Nimbus Grey dial features a coarse, sandpaper-like texture and fumé effect. A reviewer points out the rotor can be loud and a smaller screwdriver is needed for sizing, while an owner found the GMT hand lume confusing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Fortitude GMT highly for its comfortable titanium build, durable coating, and excellent value.

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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