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Vario Empire Tachymètre ChronographvsLongines CONQUEST CLASSIC

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328
CONQUEST CLASSIC
LonginesCONQUEST CLASSIC
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
CONQUEST CLASSIC34mm
Power Reserve
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
CONQUEST CLASSIC40h
Water Resistance
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
CONQUEST CLASSIC50m
MSRP
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328
CONQUEST CLASSIC$1,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Thickness
11.5mm
8.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
43.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
17mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Mother of Pearl
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
L156.3
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$328
$1,800

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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.

Longines CONQUEST CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines Conquest Classic for its high-quality finishing and excellent value, with many noting its surprising accuracy for a quartz movement. Some owners highlight the comfortable bracelet and smooth winding action, while others point to the lack of bracelet micro-adjustment and weak lume as drawbacks. One reviewer flagged the chronograph model's thickness and bracelet end links as minor flaws. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Longines Conquest Classic a pleasing and well-executed timepiece offering compelling value.

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