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Spinnaker CroftvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Croft40mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Croft40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Croft150m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Croft$219
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
38mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Elemental
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$219
$328

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What people say

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Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

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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