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Vario Empire Tachymètre ChronographvsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328
SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925
MSRP $4,700

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME 192539mm
Power Reserve
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
SPIRIT ZULU TIME 192572h
Water Resistance
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925100m
MSRP
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328
SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925$4,700

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Indices
Applied
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
L844.4
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$328
$4,700

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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 SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925

The Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925 is widely praised for its handsome, vintage-inspired two-tone aesthetic, featuring a rose-gold capped bezel and dial accents, and is noted for its segment-leading finishing and solid feel. Owners and reviewers highlight the pleasing combination of precious metal with a rugged character. The watch is powered by the ETA-produced L844.4 automatic GMT movement, which is COSC chronometer certified and offers a 72-hour power reserve, visible through a sapphire caseback. Some reviewers flag the 13.5mm thickness as substantial, and the male endlinks may affect wearability on smaller wrists. The Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925 is priced at approximately $4,350 and includes a bracelet and an additional NATO strap. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME 1925 highly for its refined vintage-inspired design and excellent finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Spirit Zulu Time 1925 features excellent finishing and a true GMT function. Reviewers questioned the value proposition due to the rose gold being a cap rather than solid.

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