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Phoibos Eagle Ray GMTvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Eagle Ray GMT
PhoibosEagle Ray GMT
MSRP $250
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eagle Ray GMT41mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Eagle Ray GMT40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Eagle Ray GMT300m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Eagle Ray GMT$250
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SWISS RONDA 515-24H
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$250
$328

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What people say

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Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT for its perfect dial, attractive case finishing, and the Miyota 9015 movement, with the vintage gold coloring and second hand hitting all indices noted as highlights. One owner called it a "love at first sight" purchase. However, some owners question the crystal's reflectivity and readability, and the 47mm lug-to-lug measurement may be tight on smaller wrists, with the included leather strap also noted as potentially unsuitable. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray GMT highly for its attractive finishing and movement at the price.

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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