Roue TPSvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Roue TPS at true scale

TPS

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph at true scale

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

13.4mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$420

$328

lowest

Movement

Seiko VK63

Seiko VK64

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13.4mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange and grey
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Seiko VK64
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$328
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Reviews

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

Roue TPS

Owners widely praise the Roue TPS for its fun, eye-catching, and motorsport-inspired design, with many singling out the dial colors and retro-funk aesthetic as highlights. Reviewers and owners alike note the solid build quality and value, especially under 300 euro, with the Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement's chronograph functions considered useful for everyday tasks. Some owners find the watch wears larger than its 40mm case size, and there is a preference among some for a full sapphire crystal over the domed mineral crystal with sapphire coating. One owner reported significant condensation issues. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Roue TPS highly for its distinctive design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The triple-layer dial construction and value at the price point are strengths. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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.

From video reviewers

The Art Deco aesthetic is a key strength. The Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement is also consistently mentioned.

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