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Farer Portobello - Nearly NewvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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

Portobello - Nearly New
FarerPortobello - Nearly New
MSRP $1,155
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Portobello - Nearly New38.5mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Portobello - Nearly New63h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Portobello - Nearly New100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Portobello - Nearly New$1,155
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
316L marine grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510M
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
63h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,155
$328

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What people say

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Farer Portobello - Nearly New

Farer Portobello - Nearly New is widely praised for its striking good looks and build quality, exceeding expectations from website photos. Owners appreciate its unique design and the value it offers, with one noting the manual movement and another highlighting the "pop" of its color combinations. The 38.5mm size is considered acceptable on a 7.5-inch wrist. One owner reported a small white spec on the sapphire crystal, suggesting it was likely internal and not a factory defect. Overall, owners rate the Farer Portobello - Nearly New highly for its visually striking design and perceived value.

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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