
Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.
The Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound (ref. vario-empire-art-nouveau-outer-black-handwound-dress-watch) is a manual dress watch, with a 38mm 316l stainless steel case, 11mm thick, powered by the Miyota 6T33 movement. Water resistance is rated to 50m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $888.