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Pinion Pure SteelvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
38mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$328

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What people say

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Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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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