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Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)
SpinnakerHull California (Olive Oyl Red)
MSRP $375
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)42mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)$375
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
15mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Olive Oyl Red
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$328

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What people say

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Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)'s polished case finish and textured dial, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. Some find the 24-hour subdial functionally illogical and visually unappealing, while others prefer a smoother dial texture over the current finish. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) for its striking dial and high-quality bracelet 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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