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Vario Empire Tachymètre ChronographvsZelos Aurora Field

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328
Aurora Field
ZelosAurora Field
MSRP $529

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Aurora Field42mm
Power Reserve
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Aurora Field40h
Water Resistance
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
Aurora Field200m
MSRP
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328
Aurora Field$529

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$328
$529

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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.

Zelos Aurora Field

The Zelos Aurora Field is praised for its unique and gorgeous dial, with the hammered teal bronze version and its great lume, particularly on the minute track, being singled out. Owners find the rubber strap comfortable and flexible with good hardware, and the watch is highlighted as feature-packed for its price point, including 200m water resistance, Grade 2 titanium, and 30,000 A/m anti-magnetism, with the new clasp noted as the best to date. However, some owners criticize sharp bracelet edges, an odd case shape with lugs that cause it to wear high, and dial text that appears cheap and plasticky, with one commenter finding the straight lugs look a bit off. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Field highly for its value and unique dial, despite some concerns about case and bracelet finishing.

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