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Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus BluevsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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The Cincinnatus Blue
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Blue
MSRP $695
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Cincinnatus Blue38mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
The Cincinnatus Blue45h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
The Cincinnatus Blue100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
The Cincinnatus Blue$695
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Thickness
10.2mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
38mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Screw Down Steel
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$328

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue for its versatile design, pleasant manual winding action, and the value offered by its Sellita SW200-2 automatic movement, especially considering its USA assembly. The textured dial, often described as a "sandpaper dial" that shines in the sun, along with applied numerals and dark blue hands, are frequently highlighted as attractive features. Its 38mm or 39mm diameter and 47mm lug-to-lug dimensions are noted for good wearability on smaller wrists, though one owner found it necessary to remove four links for a proper fit. The lume is described as legible but dim. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue highly for its distinctive dial and value at the 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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