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Vario Empire Art Nouveau HandwoundvsBoldr Venture GMT

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

Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888
Venture GMT
BoldrVenture GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Venture GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Venture GMT40h
Water Resistance
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
Venture GMT200m
MSRP
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888
Venture GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Thickness
11mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6T33
Ronda 515
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$888
$299

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What people say

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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.

Boldr Venture GMT

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture GMT for its lightweight titanium case and bracelet, utilitarian GMT function, and 200m water resistance, with many finding it a comfortable daily driver. The watch's faceted bracelet attachment, sapphire crystal, and attractive dials are also frequently highlighted, though some owners note the lume's visibility is hampered by blending numbers. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting it runs 6 seconds fast over 25 days, while another finds the Miyota movement basic. Some users would prefer a 4 o'clock crown and a date window, and the clasp safety can be loose. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture GMT highly for its robust titanium build and practical GMT functionality at its price point.

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