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Tudor Pelagos 39vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Pelagos 39
TudorPelagos 39
MSRP $5,625
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pelagos 3940mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Pelagos 3970h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Pelagos 39200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Pelagos 39$5,625
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
$578
Black
Lume
luminescent ceramic composite hour markers
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
MT5400
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
70h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,625
$328

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What people say

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Tudor Pelagos 39

The Tudor Pelagos 39 is widely praised for its comfortable 39mm titanium case, making it a versatile and refined everyday dive watch with a sunray dial and bezel. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its wearability, with specific mention of its 11.8mm thickness and 107-gram weight. Some owners note the titanium case scuffs easily but that the matte finish hides scratches well and they can be buffed out. Criticisms include a 21mm lug width deemed unnecessary by one owner and some find the T-fit clasp edges sharp, though this is disputed by another. The lume is considered acceptable but not class-leading. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos 39 highly for its comfortable dimensions and refined everyday wearability.

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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