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Vario Empire Art Nouveau HandwoundvsTraska Venturer GMT

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Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888
Venturer GMT
TraskaVenturer GMT
MSRP $785

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Venturer GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Venturer GMT42h
Water Resistance
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
Venturer GMT150m
MSRP
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888
Venturer GMT$785

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6T33
9075
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$888
$785

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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.

Traska Venturer GMT

Owners widely praise the Traska Venturer GMT for its slim, wearable 38.5mm case and comfortable Oyster-style bracelet featuring an excellent micro-adjustment system. Reviewers highlight its outstanding build quality for the price, crisp glossy white lacquered dial, and reliable flyer GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. One owner finds the Traska Venturer GMT a versatile watch suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Venturer GMT highly for its exceptional value and wearability.

From video reviewers

The Traska Venturer GMT has a notable movement with the Sellita SW330-1 caliber, praised for its accuracy and reliability. The watch's lume brightness is somewhat lacking, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's most notable feature, with one highlighting the independently adjustable hour hand for quickly adapting to a new timezone, and the other praising the movement's accuracy and reliability.

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