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Vario Empire Tachymètre ChronographvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
41mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$328
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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