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Vario Empire Tachymètre ChronographvsLongines CONQUEST

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328
CONQUEST
LonginesCONQUEST
MSRP $2,850

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
CONQUEST30mm
Power Reserve
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
CONQUEST45h
Water Resistance
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
CONQUEST100m
MSRP
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328
CONQUEST$2,850

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
38mm
30mm
Thickness
11.5mm
9.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
37.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down and transparent with sapphire crystal case back

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
L592.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$328
$2,850

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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

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines CONQUEST for its high-quality finishing, versatile design, and exceptional value, with many highlighting its comfortable wearability and solid build. Accuracy figures are generally positive, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day. However, several owners note that the bracelet lacks micro-adjustment, which can affect fit, and some find the lume to be weak or inconsistently applied across variants. One owner also mentioned the crown rubbing against the wrist. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines CONQUEST highly for its blend of elegant design and robust build at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The perfectly balanced case size is a key strength of the Longines Conquest. A notable weakness is the somewhat lacking lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with one preferring 38mm and the other 39mm.

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