Movado BOLD Evolution 2.0 ChronographvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
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Measurements
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BOLD Evolution 2.0 Chronograph
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
n/a
11.5mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
MSRP
$995
$328
lowest
Movement
Quartz
Seiko VK64
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely consider the Movado BOLD Evolution 2.0 Chronograph to be a visually appealing quartz fashion watch, though its original retail price is seen as excessive, with one owner calling it a "plastic watch" worth closer to $250. The all-black variant is described as cool-looking but nearly useless due to its difficult-to-read dial and hands. On balance, owners find the Movado BOLD Evolution 2.0 Chronograph to be a stylish formal watch, best appreciated when purchased at a significant discount.
Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its elegant, art deco-inspired tuxedo dial and its value as an affordable chronograph option. Some owners note a criticism regarding the differing fonts used for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand in favor of a 24-hour sub-dial. The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph features a Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz movement, a sapphire crystal, and measures 38mm in diameter. Overall, owners rate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph highly for its attractive design and accessible price point.
The Art Deco aesthetic is a key strength. The Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement is also consistently mentioned.
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