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Vario Empire Tachymètre ChronographvsZelos Eagle 2

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
39mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$328
$899

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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 Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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