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Tudor 1926 28mm AutomaticvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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1926 28mm Automatic
Tudor1926 28mm Automatic
MSRP $2,400
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 28mm Automatic28mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
1926 28mm Automatic38h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
1926 28mm Automatic100m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
1926 28mm Automatic$2,400
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
28mm
38mm
Thickness
9.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
T201
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$888

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What people say

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Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic for its refined aesthetic and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating its automatic movement and considering it a versatile everyday watch. Some owners note the date window can be difficult to read, and one owner perceives the 28mm size as looking large due to its small bezel and big dial. On balance, owners rate the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic highly for its refined design and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The smooth and precise bezel action is a notable strength of this watch. A potential drawback is the use of a third-party movement, which may be a drawback for some enthusiasts who prefer in-house calibers.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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