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Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited EditionvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328
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Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition for its attractive, well-made design and gorgeous dial, noting its jewel-toned teal color and rippling-water pattern. The bezel action is smooth with a muted sound, and the case and bracelet offer a more comfortable feel than previous iterations. However, multiple owners express disappointment with the accuracy of the 6R movement at its price point, with some noting theirs runs slow, and consider the price too high. The steep rehaut and marker size make the 24-hour numbers difficult to read, and some find the case design makes the watch feel top-heavy despite wearing smaller. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition highly for its striking dial and refined case design, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy at its price.

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

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition44mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition50h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition$3,300
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
8L35
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
50h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,300
$328
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