Dan Henry 1900vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Dan Henry 1900 at true scale

1900

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph at true scale

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

Diameter

28.5mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

42.2mm

n/a

Thickness

9mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

n/a

50m

MSRP

$240

lowest

$328

Movement

Quartz

Seiko VK64

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
28.5mm
38mm
Thickness
9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
n/a
Lug Width
14mm
20mm
Water Resistance
n/a
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VK64
Type
Quartz
Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$328
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Dan Henry 1900

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1900 for its impressive lume and the unique moving inner crystal bezel, with many finding the design and execution top-notch and offering great value for the price. Some owners, however, criticize the stock bands as cheap and note that the sapphire crystal lacks double anti-reflective coating, impacting legibility in certain lighting conditions. One owner dislikes the fixed lugs, and another suggests the strap design may lead to poor wearability. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1900 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite some concerns about strap quality and legibility.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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.

From video reviewers

The Art Deco aesthetic is a key strength. The Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement is also consistently mentioned.