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Vario Empire Art Nouveau HandwoundvsYema Superman Steel CMM.10

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Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888
Superman Steel CMM.10
YemaSuperman Steel CMM.10
MSRP $1,890

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Superman Steel CMM.1039mm
Power Reserve
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Superman Steel CMM.1040h
Water Resistance
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
Superman Steel CMM.10300m
MSRP
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888
Superman Steel CMM.10$1,890

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6T33
Yema CMM.10
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$888
$1,890

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Superman Steel CMM.10

Owners widely praise the Yema Superman Steel CMM.10 for its refined casework, including polished lug bevels and an elegant crown guard, and its comfortable 39mm x 10.5mm dimensions. The glossy black lacquer dial and bezel insert are noted for adding depth, and the in-house CMM.10 movement is reported to be accurate, with one owner observing a loss of only 2 seconds over 2 days. The scales bracelet is described as gorgeous and nearly invisible on the wrist, though some find its polished center links too flashy. One reviewer flagged the signature bezel lock mechanism as flimsy and inconvenient. The CMM.10 automatic movement offers a 70-hour power reserve and is regulated to within +5/-3 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Yema Superman Steel CMM.10 highly for its refined finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Yema Steel features an in-house movement with a micro-rotor, one of the most beautiful at this price point. The watch's clasp feels a bit thin, which is a notable drawback. Reviewers disagree on the movement's power reserve, with one reviewer noting a 42-hour reserve and the other not mentioning power reserve at all.

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