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RZE AspirarevsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Aspirare
RZEAspirare
MSRP $699
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aspirare44mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Aspirare40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Aspirare200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Aspirare$699
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$328

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What people say

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RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

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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