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Seiko Ice DivervsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Ice Diver
SeikoIce Diver
MSRP $900
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ice Diver45mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Ice Diver70h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Ice Diver200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Ice Diver$900
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
45mm
38mm
Thickness
12.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
LumiBrite
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R35
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$328

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What people say

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Seiko Ice Diver

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its robust build, classic dive watch design, and excellent value, with many highlighting its strong lume and comfortable wearability. Reviewers consistently flag its superior bezel action and overall finishing as standout features for its price point. Some owners find the 43mm case size substantial, with one noting it felt big, thick, and heavy on a 6.5-inch wrist, though others consider it a perfect size. The movement's power reserve is noted as less than newer variants by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its classic design and robust build at an accessible 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.

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