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Tudor 1926 36mm AutomaticvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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1926 36mm Automatic
Tudor1926 36mm Automatic
MSRP $2,525
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 36mm Automatic36mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
1926 36mm Automatic38h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
1926 36mm Automatic100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
1926 36mm Automatic$2,525
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
9.1mm
11.5mm
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
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,525
$328

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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 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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