Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design MACHINA or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

At MSRP the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $328, against $399 for the CIGA Design MACHINA — a $71 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design MACHINA or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is rated to 50m versus 30m for the CIGA Design MACHINA.

What movement does the CIGA Design MACHINA run compared to the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The CIGA Design MACHINA runs a automatic caliber (CD-01), while the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph runs a quartz (Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz).

Side by side

CIGA Design MACHINAvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

CIGA Design MACHINA

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MSRP $399

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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MSRP $328

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MACHINA—

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm

Power Reserve

MACHINA—

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

MACHINA30m

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m

MSRP

MACHINA$399

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

White

Black

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova material for long-lasting night visibility

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

CD-01

Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

—

40h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$399

$328

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