Movado Heritage Calendoplan S ChronographvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Movado Heritage Calendoplan S Chronograph at true scale

Heritage Calendoplan S Chronograph

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph at true scale

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

Diameter

42mm

38mm

Thickness

n/a

11.5mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$1,295

$328

lowest

Movement

Quartz

Seiko VK64

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
n/a
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VK64
Type
Quartz
Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,295
$328
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Movado Heritage Calendoplan S Chronograph

Owners widely appreciate the Movado Heritage Calendoplan S Chronograph as a departure from the brand's typical minimalist designs, with one owner finding it sharp-looking and another stating they would wear it with pride. Reviewers note its vintage feel, Explorer-style triangle, and dauphine hands with lume, though some luminous indices are cut off by the subdials. Owners criticize the gold-plated case and buckle, and the main seconds hand not functioning as the chronograph seconds. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Movado Heritage Calendoplan S Chronograph for its distinctive vintage aesthetic and dial elements, despite criticisms of its case plating and chronograph hand functionality.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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.

From video reviewers

The Art Deco aesthetic is a key strength. The Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement is also consistently mentioned.