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Galo Super200 Dark EditionvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Super200 Dark Edition
GaloSuper200 Dark Edition
MSRP $488
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Super200 Dark Edition39mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Super200 Dark Edition42h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Super200 Dark Edition200m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Super200 Dark Edition$488
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Oil pressed, circular brushed (black)
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Texture
Oil pressed
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$888

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What people say

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Galo Super200 Dark Edition

Owners widely praise the Galo Super200 Dark Edition for its design and value, with one owner noting the Miyota 9039 movement and lume on the crown. Some community members observe its resemblance to other dive watches, and one owner finds the "3" marker disrupts the dial layout, though an alternative dial is available. Overall, owners rate the Galo Super200 Dark Edition highly for its perceived value and distinct design elements.

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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