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HELM Togiak ExpeditionvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Togiak Expedition
HELMTogiak Expedition
MSRP $340
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Togiak Expedition42mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Togiak Expedition40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Togiak Expedition200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Togiak Expedition$340
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko Instruments NH36
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Day, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$340
$328

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What people say

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HELM Togiak Expedition

Owners widely praise the HELM Togiak Expedition for its utilitarian design, matte black dial, distinctive handset, and excellent lume. The watch is noted for offering good value and is ISO 6425 tested to 200m water resistance. Some owners find the size and weight may not suit smaller wrists, and the included bracelet and NATO strap are considered uncomfortable. On balance, owners rate the HELM Togiak Expedition highly for its well-executed design and value proposition.

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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