Movado Heritage Calendoplan S ChronographvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Measurements
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Heritage Calendoplan S Chronograph

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 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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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