Dan Henry 1964vsVario 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 1964 at true scale

1964

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph at true scale

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.7mm

n/a

Thickness

12.9mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

n/a

50m

MSRP

$300

lowest

$328

Movement

Quartz

Seiko VK64

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.7mm
n/a
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
n/a
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$328
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Reviews

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

Dan Henry 1964

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1964 for its excellent value, vintage aesthetic, and attractive dial designs, with many finding the 38mm case size ideal for smaller wrists. Some reviewers note legibility issues with silver hands on certain dials and weak lume. The quartz movement is considered by some to be "nothing special" compared to automatic options. One owner reported significant quality control issues with debris on the dial and crystal. Overall, owners and enthusiasts rate the Dan Henry 1964 highly for its remarkable value and vintage panda execution in the affordable space.

From video reviewers

The 38mm vintage-inspired case size is a strength. The price point is a weakness.

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.

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