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Tudor 1926 LunavsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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

1926 Luna
Tudor1926 Luna
MSRP $3,000
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 Luna39mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
1926 Luna38h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
1926 Luna100m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
1926 Luna$3,000
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Moonphase
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
T607-
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,000
$888

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What people say

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Tudor 1926 Luna

The Tudor 1926 Luna offers a moonphase complication at an approachable price, featuring a 39mm polished steel case and domed sunray dials. It is powered by a chronometer-grade Sellita SW280-1 movement with a 41-hour power reserve. Some reviewers note that the dressier aesthetic of the 1926 line may not align with Tudor's overall brand identity, and the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Tudor 1926 Luna a good value for its romantic moonphase complication and polished finishing.

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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