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Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel DialvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial35.9mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial72h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial50m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial$1,600
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
35.9mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R5H
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,600
$328

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What people say

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Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial

The Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial is praised for its balanced feel and fluid, vintage aesthetic, with reviewers highlighting its flawless enamel dial featuring painted Roman numerals and slender blued steel hands. The in-house calibre 6R5H and 6R55 movements provide a 72-hour power reserve, and the watch offers 100 meters of water resistance. However, one reviewer noted a perceived lack of connection to its Japanese silk fabric inspiration, and the US$950 starting price reflects recent Seiko price increases. Overall, reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial highly for its beautiful enamel dial and vintage aesthetic 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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