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Spinnaker Croft 39 GMTvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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

Croft 39 GMT
SpinnakerCroft 39 GMT
MSRP $445
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft 39 GMT39mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Croft 39 GMT40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Croft 39 GMT100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Croft 39 GMT$445
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
38mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$445
$328

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What people say

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Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its colorful design, NH34 GMT movement, and reasonable price, noting high-standard manufacturing on the case, bezel, and bracelet. One owner finds the 43mm case and 51mm lug-to-lug dimensions too large for the design, preferring a 39-40mm case size. A potential issue with the lume was noted by one user. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its attractive design and build quality at its price point, though sizing is a point of contention for some.

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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