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HELM MiyakovsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Miyako
HELMMiyako
MSRP $375
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Miyako40mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Miyako42h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Miyako200m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Miyako$375
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13.75mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Gray
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$888

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What people say

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HELM Miyako

HELM Miyako owners widely praise its exceptional value and quality, with multiple reports highlighting its stunning appearance and dial details. The watch is noted for its excellent accuracy, with figures around +1.5 to +2 seconds per day. One owner found the HELM Miyako to be tough and versatile, fitting well on a 6.6-inch wrist. Overall, owners consider the HELM Miyako an amazing value and a great watch, worth the wait for its availability.

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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