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Vario Empire Tachymètre ChronographvsStraton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
StratonVintage Driver Chrono watch
MSRP $399

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Vintage Driver Chrono watch44mm
Power Reserve
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
Water Resistance
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
Vintage Driver Chrono watch100m
MSRP
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328
Vintage Driver Chrono watch$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
VK63
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$328
$399

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What people say

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Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

Owners praise the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch for its solid build quality and precise chronograph function, with indicators consistently hitting their indices. On balance, owners rate the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch highly for its solid build and reliable chronograph execution.

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