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Sinn 358 DIAPALvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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358 DIAPAL
Sinn358 DIAPAL
MSRP $4,255
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
358 DIAPAL42mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
358 DIAPAL48h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
358 DIAPAL100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
358 DIAPAL$4,255
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
15mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
satinized
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Anthracite
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
LJP L100
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Date, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,255
$328

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What people say

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Sinn 358 DIAPAL

The Sinn 358 DIAPAL is widely praised as a handsome, unfussy tool watch with excellent legibility and solid construction, featuring a reliable and exact second timezone complication. Owners and reviewers highlight its DIAPAL oil-free escapement and Ar-Dehumidifying technology for contributing to its accuracy, and note the 42mm brushed stainless steel case is well-sized. One reviewer flags the skeletonized GMT hand as sometimes lacking legibility. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn 358 DIAPAL highly for its robust build and practical travel watch functionality.

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.

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