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Orient M-Force AC0NvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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

M-Force AC0N
OrientM-Force AC0N
MSRP $555
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Orient M-Force AC0N

Owners widely praise the Orient M-Force AC0N for its rugged, tank-like appearance and robust, well-built construction, with many citing the reliability of Japanese automatic movements as a key draw. Reviewers and owners consistently flag excellent lume and a superior diver bezel, though one owner notes poor low-light legibility due to weak lume. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting stable +12 seconds/day timekeeping while another found it kept near-perfect time when fully wound; a wobbly crown was also noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Orient M-Force AC0N highly for its toughness and value, with its striking design and durable build being the primary reasons for satisfaction.

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.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
M-Force AC0N45mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
M-Force AC0N40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
M-Force AC0N200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
M-Force AC0N$555
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
45mm
38mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6727
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
22
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$555
$328
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