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Henry Archer NordsøvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Nordsø
Henry ArcherNordsø
MSRP $4,999
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nordsø40mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Nordsø40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Nordsø200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Nordsø$4,999
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
38mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$328

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What people say

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Henry Archer Nordsø

Henry Archer Nordsø owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional fit and finish for a sub-$500 watch, with its vibrant color use singled out as a strong point. Some find the blue hand against the green dial polarizing, and the hands are criticized as a design weakness. One reviewer notes the bezel knurling is slippery and lacks legibility for serious diving, though the 40mm size is comfortable and the Miyota 9039 movement offers good value. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Henry Archer Nordsø highly for its striking design and impressive build quality 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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