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Seiko Presage Style60'svsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Seiko Presage Style60's

The retro-inspired design is consistently praised. The value proposition at its price point is debated.

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.

From video reviewers

The Art Deco aesthetic is a key strength. The Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement is also consistently mentioned.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Style60's39.5mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Presage Style60's40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
Water Resistance
Presage Style60's50m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Presage Style60's$595
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
Dial Color
Brown
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R35
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
23
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$595
$328
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