Which is cheaper, the Praesidus A-11 Phantom or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-11 Phantom is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $328 for the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph — a $28 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus A-11 Phantom or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Praesidus A-11 Phantom is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph.

What movement does the Praesidus A-11 Phantom run compared to the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Praesidus A-11 Phantom runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph runs a quartz (Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz).

Side by side

Praesidus A-11 PhantomvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Praesidus A-11 Phantom

P-38-PH-MB-SDCSG

MSRP $300

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

vario-empire-black-tuxedo-tachymetre-chronograph-watch

MSRP $328

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

A-11 Phantom38mm

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm

Power Reserve

A-11 Phantom40h

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

A-11 Phantom100m

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m

MSRP

A-11 Phantom$300

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Phantom

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$328

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