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Oak & Oscar The AshlandvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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The Ashland
Oak & OscarThe Ashland
MSRP $1,850
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Ashland39.5mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
The Ashland42 hoursh
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
The Ashland200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
The Ashland$1,850
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12.4mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
38mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892A2
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$328

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

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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