Dan Henry 1945vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Dan Henry 1945 is praised for its rugged WW2-era pilot watch style, offering a smooth chronograph hand sweep from its meca-quartz movement and a fantastic lume. Owners widely appreciate its vintage aesthetic and affordable price point, with some noting the quality and value for money. However, some find the dial too busy with overlapping subdials and scales, and its 13.8mm thickness surprisingly beefy for a quartz chronograph, with one owner preferring a smaller case size. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dan Henry 1945 highly for its vintage pilot watch aesthetic and strong value at its price point.

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.