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Seiko Essentials SolarvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Solar40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Solar
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Essentials Solar$375
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
30.5mm
38mm
Thickness
6.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
38mm
Lug Width
12mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
V115
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$328

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What people say

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Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability 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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