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Vario Empire Art Nouveau HandwoundvsYema Navygraf Chrono

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Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888
Navygraf Chrono
YemaNavygraf Chrono
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Navygraf Chrono40mm
Power Reserve
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Navygraf Chrono40h
Water Resistance
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
Navygraf Chrono100m
MSRP
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888
Navygraf Chrono$1,999

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Navy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6T33
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$888
$1,999

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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.

Yema Navygraf Chrono

Owners praise the Yema Navygraf Chrono for its handsome, versatile design and the value offered by its Valjoux 7750 movement. A reviewer notes the 40mm case's fully polished finish, which some feel clashes with its sporty aesthetic, and mentions its 13.9mm thickness is noticeable. One owner reported wearing the Yema Navygraf Chrono for two months without issues, receiving compliments. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Yema Navygraf Chrono to be a good-looking and well-specced watch for its price.

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