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Vario Empire Tachymètre ChronographvsYema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
YemaFlygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
MSRP $490

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40mm
Power Reserve
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40h
Water Resistance
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force100m
MSRP
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force$490

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$328
$490

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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.

Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

Owners widely praise the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force for its attractive, toolish aesthetic and excellent quality for the price, noting the legible Type A dial and 40mm titanium case. However, the acrylic crystal scratches easily, and the titanium case is prone to marking. The mecha-quartz movement's chrono timer sweeps rather than ticks, and one owner questions the purpose of the oversized crown. The in-house Yema 2000 movement is accurate at +/- 10 seconds per day but has a 42-hour power reserve, and some owners express concerns regarding Yema's past quality control and customer service. On balance, owners rate the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force highly for its attractive design and value, despite concerns about material durability and brand service history.

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