Lilienthal Berlin Octachrono Black Lime Mesh Black BrushedvsVario 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.

Lilienthal Berlin Octachrono Black Lime Mesh Black Brushed at true scale

Octachrono Black Lime Mesh Black Brushed

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph at true scale

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Thickness

9.8mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$299

lowest

$328

Movement

Miyota JS25

Seiko VK64

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
9.75mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
316L surgical steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Special
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota JS25
Seiko VK64
Type
Quartz
Meca-Quartz
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$328
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Reviews

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

Lilienthal Berlin Octachrono Black Lime Mesh Black Brushed

Owners appreciate the Lilienthal Berlin Octachrono Black Lime Mesh Black Brushed Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America's cool design, with one owner specifically noting the second-hand sub-dial as a highlight. The mesh bracelet is reported to fit well after sizing. Some owners consider the brand "Assembled in Germany" rather than "Made in Germany." One owner returned the watch due to issues and found company contact unsuccessful. On balance, owners appreciate the Lilienthal Berlin Octachrono Black Lime Mesh Black Brushed Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America for its design and build quality, despite some hesitation due to limited community discussion and a preference for fully "Made in Germany" designations.

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.