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CWC GS Sapphire WatchvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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GS Sapphire Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Watch
MSRP $333
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Watch36.5mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Watch40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Watch200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Watch$333
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
36.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC GS Sapphire Watch, Black with Black Dial
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$328

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What people say

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CWC GS Sapphire Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Watch for its extreme wearability, legible dial with a minute track, and robust build, embodying military heritage in a contemporary field watch. Its subtle 36.5mm size and 200m water resistance with a screw-down crown are frequently highlighted as practical strengths, with some owners appreciating the sapphire crystal over acrylic. The watch is noted as a "strap monster" with high-quality included straps. Some owners find the CWC GS Sapphire overpriced, and fixed spring bars are a noted drawback, though justified by military specification, presenting a challenge for thicker straps. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire highly for its practical design, military heritage, and wearability at its price point.

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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