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Sternglas Naos SolarvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Naos Solar
SternglasNaos Solar
MSRP $323
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Solar38mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Naos Solar
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Naos Solar50m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Naos Solar$323
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Thickness
10mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova Punkten
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Solar
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$328

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos Solar

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Solar for its elegant Bauhaus-inspired minimalist dial, slim profile, and value for money. The scratch-resistant curved sapphire crystal and functional date mechanism are noted as durable features, with one owner reporting good wear over a year. The solar power and accuracy are highlighted as practical advantages over automatic movements, which some find loud. However, opinions are split, with some owners finding the watch underwhelming and cheap-looking, like a toy, while others love its appearance in person and its clean, appealing design as a smartwatch alternative. The stock leather strap is described as decent but basic and potentially short for larger wrists, with one owner advising a third-party replacement for durability. One owner of a different variant noted the date font is too small to be useful.

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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