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Spinnaker Hull RivieravsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hull Riviera
SpinnakerHull Riviera
MSRP $169
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hull Riviera42mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Hull Riviera40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Hull Riviera100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Hull Riviera$169
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
15mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$169
$328

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What people say

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Spinnaker Hull Riviera

Owners praise the Spinnaker Hull Riviera's build quality, highlighting its milled clasp, solid links, and effective anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal. The watch features a sandwich dial with Superluminova, measures 42mm in diameter, 12mm thick with a 48mm lug-to-lug span, and uses a Seiko NH35 movement. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner noting a gain of only +2 seconds over seven days. The crystal is noted as being fused to the case, leading to a repair quote of $198 for a cracked crystal, a cost considered excessive by some owners relative to the watch's price. Lume is considered mediocre, and some would have preferred a 4Hz movement. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Riviera highly for its robust build and impressive accuracy 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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