Anders & Co. Timepieces AC1 ChronographvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
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Measurements
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AC1 Chronograph
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Thickness
11.1mm
lowest
11.5mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
MSRP
$610
$328
lowest
Movement
Seiko VK64
Seiko VK64
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Anders & Co. Timepieces AC1 Chronograph is praised for its premium feel at an accessible price and vintage-inspired design. Owners are glad to have the watch in their collection, believing it serves a solid purpose and noting Anders & Co. did a nice job with it. The 38mm case is noted as wearable. The watch features striking semi-precious stone dials and is powered by the Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement. A reviewer notes it lacks a running seconds sub-dial. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Anders & Co. Timepieces AC1 Chronograph highly for its premium feel and vintage-inspired design at an accessible price.
Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its elegant, art deco-inspired tuxedo dial and its value as an affordable chronograph option. Some owners note a criticism regarding the differing fonts used for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand in favor of a 24-hour sub-dial. The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph features a Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz movement, a sapphire crystal, and measures 38mm in diameter. Overall, owners rate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph highly for its attractive design and accessible price point.
The Art Deco aesthetic is a key strength. The Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement is also consistently mentioned.
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