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Trafford Watch Co Touring GMTvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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

Touring GMT
Trafford Watch CoTouring GMT
MSRP $899
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Touring GMT41mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Touring GMT42 hoursh
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Touring GMT100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Touring GMT$899
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
0mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
38mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Hardened scratch-resistant coating
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Exhibition
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Bluebird Blue
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$328

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT

Owners widely praise the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT for its great finishing, fun and original designs, and nice dials. One owner notes the GMT's flyer function and unique inner bezel, while another reports their Trafford's domed crystal cracked after a short drop. Owners describe the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT as having a "cool funky original vibe" and a "chonky boi vibe on the wrist but in a good way," with one wearer reporting daily use for a year without the watch stopping. On balance, owners rate the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT highly for its distinctive aesthetic and robust daily performance.

From video reviewers

The Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT's unique GMT function offers an alternative way to use the feature. The micro-adjust system on the bracelet is a convenient feature for fine-tuning the fit. The watch lacks specific details on its performance, accuracy, or movement caliber, making it difficult to compare it to other GMT watches.

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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