Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko STGK003 or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

At MSRP the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $328, against $31,200 for the Grand Seiko STGK003 — a $30,872 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko STGK003 or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph wears larger at 38mm versus 28.7mm for the Grand Seiko STGK003 — a 9.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko STGK003 or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Grand Seiko STGK003 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko STGK003 or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Grand Seiko STGK003 carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph.

What movement does the Grand Seiko STGK003 run compared to the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Grand Seiko STGK003 runs a automatic caliber (9S27), while the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph runs a quartz (Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz).

Side by side

Grand Seiko STGK003vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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

Grand Seiko STGK003

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MSRP $31,200

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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MSRP $328

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

STGK00328.7mm

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm

Power Reserve

STGK00350h

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

STGK003100m

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m

MSRP

STGK003$31,200

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

9S27

Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

50h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$31,200

$328

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