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Vario Empire Tachymètre ChronographvsLongines LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesLONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm
Power Reserve
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
44.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
L891.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$328
$2,600

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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 ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its refined, classic design and slim, polished case, with reviewers highlighting its visual discretion and splendor through simplicity. Owners appreciate its versatile aesthetic, suitable for both formal and casual wear, and note the improved date window execution. The watch is powered by the anti-magnetic, 72-hour power reserve calibre L891.5. Some find the silver baton hands on white dials can be difficult to read, and a few feel the date complication detracts from its classic charm. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its elegant styling and value.

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