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Farer ROCHÉ IIvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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ROCHÉ II
FarerROCHÉ II
MSRP $1,495
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ROCHÉ II39mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
ROCHÉ II50h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
ROCHÉ II100m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
ROCHÉ II$1,495
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
World Timer
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-1
Miyota 6T33
Type
Manual
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$888

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What people say

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Farer ROCHÉ II

The Farer ROCHÉ II is widely praised for its excellent value, thoughtful case finishing with contrasting textures, and its wearable 39mm size. Owners and reviewers highlight the quality of the dial and case, with one owner noting the five-year movement warranty. However, one owner points out the absence of lume on their version's indices, and a reviewer observed a roughness on the micro pique dial's edges in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer ROCHÉ II highly for its exceptional value and well-executed design at its price point.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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