Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design EASTERN JADE 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 EASTERN JADE — a $71 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

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

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

The CIGA Design EASTERN JADE runs a automatic caliber (CD-02), while the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph runs a quartz (Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz).

Side by side

CIGA Design EASTERN JADEvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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

CIGA Design EASTERN JADE

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MSRP $399

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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MSRP $328

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

EASTERN JADE—

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm

Power Reserve

EASTERN JADE—

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

EASTERN JADE30m

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m

MSRP

EASTERN JADE$399

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

Super-LumiNova® on the gear enhance nighttime visibility in this light and graceful design

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

CD-02

Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

—

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$399

$328

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