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Tudor 1926 36mm AutomaticvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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1926 36mm Automatic
Tudor1926 36mm Automatic
MSRP $2,525
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 36mm Automatic36mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
1926 36mm Automatic38h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
1926 36mm Automatic100m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
1926 36mm Automatic$2,525
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
36mm
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
T601
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,525
$888

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What people say

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Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic for its classy, simple aesthetics and excellent fit and finish. Its thin profile, noted at 9.5mm by one owner, makes it comfortable and suitable for wearing under shirt cuffs, while its versatility lends itself well to business-casual settings. The Sellita movement is reported to run accurately, with one owner observing +2 seconds per day. Some owners consider it an ideal first luxury watch or a personal grail. One owner expressed dissatisfaction with the white date wheel. Overall, owners rate the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic highly for its wearability and refined finishing at its price point.

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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