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Monta OceankingvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Oceanking
MontaOceanking
MSRP $2,550
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Oceanking40mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Oceanking40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Oceanking305m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Oceanking$2,550
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
305m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Monta M-22
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,550
$328

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What people say

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Monta Oceanking

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Monta Oceanking for its refined aesthetics, excellent fit and finish for its price point, and comfortable, supple bracelet with a micro-adjustment clasp. The watch features a legible dial with enlarged luminous markers and hands, a well-done glossy and deep bezel, and a svelte sub-41mm case with a shorter lug-to-lug. Some owners note minor gripes with bezel alignment and movement accuracy, while one reviewer found the tapering crown tricky to grip and the bezel had slight play. The Sellita SW300 movement provides a power reserve of either 42 or 56 hours, depending on the source, and the watch includes a date at six o'clock. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Monta Oceanking highly for its comfortable wearability and tool-focused, sportier stance.

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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