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Praesidus Arctic FieldvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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

Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic Field34mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Arctic Field40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Arctic Field50m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Arctic Field$195
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
34mm
38mm
Thickness
9.4mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gray
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$328

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What people say

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Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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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