Straton Yacht Racer QuartzvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
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Measurements
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Yacht Racer Quartz
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
MSRP
$349
$328
lowest
Movement
Miyota 6S21
Seiko VK64
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Straton Yacht Racer Quartz is praised for its fun, colorful, and quirky chronograph design, offering exceptional value under $300. Owners report the watch is in excellent condition with flawless sapphire crystal and lumed bezel, showing no visible scratches, scuffs, or dings. Some find the 42mm case a bit wide, and it utilizes a Miyota quartz movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz highly for its retro design and value proposition.
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.
The Art Deco aesthetic is a key strength. The Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement is also consistently mentioned.
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