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Vario Empire Art Nouveau HandwoundvsYema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

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Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
YemaWristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
MSRP $2,249

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.2939mm
Power Reserve
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.2940h
Water Resistance
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29100m
MSRP
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888
Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29$2,249

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6T33
Yema CMM.29
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$888
$2,249

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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 Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

Owners widely praise the Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29 for its slim 9.5mm case, unique nature-inspired dial, and brushed steel finish. The micro-rotor movement is noted for its 4Hz beat rate and 42-hour power reserve, regulated to -/+ 10 seconds per day. Some owners report concerns regarding the movement and warranty process, while a reviewer questioned the value proposition at its price point and noted minor finishing inconsistencies on a prototype. On balance, the Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29 is highly regarded by owners for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability.

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