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Vaer Korean Field SolarvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Korean Field Solar
VaerKorean Field Solar
MSRP $299
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Korean Field Solar36mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Korean Field Solar40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Korean Field Solar100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Korean Field Solar$299
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
38mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
USA 36mm
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$328

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What people say

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Vaer Korean Field Solar

The Vaer Korean Field Solar is praised for its practical solar quartz movement, legible dial, and 36mm proportions. Reviewers note its utilitarian design inspired by 1950s A-17 timepieces and USA assembly for under $200. Accuracy is rated at -10/+20 seconds per month. One owner found the lume lacking and short-lived, while another reported issues with lug hole placement and flaking lume on a sibling model. A different owner in the line found the hour hand too long and the screw-down crown operation could be smoother. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Vaer Korean Field Solar for its accessible price point and practical solar quartz movement.

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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