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Seestern S446 GMTvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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S446 GMT
SeesternS446 GMT
MSRP $299
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
S446 GMT39.5mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
S446 GMT41hh
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
S446 GMT100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
S446 GMT$299
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
38mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
Dial Color
Cream
Black

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A GMT
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41hh
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$328

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What people say

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Seestern S446 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S446 GMT for its stunning finishing and extreme value, with a sapphire crystal and adjustable clasp. The winding action is noted as buttery smooth, and the 39.5mm case size is considered very wearable. Some owners, however, flag the lume as a weak point and one owner found the bracelet clasp lacked sufficient micro-adjustment. The Seestern S446 GMT is considered an extreme value for the dollar. Overall, owners rate the Seestern S446 GMT highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition at its price point.

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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