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Seiko Essentials DaywearvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Daywear40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Daywear100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Essentials Daywear$325
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
9.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.7mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
6N76
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$328

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What people say

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Seiko Essentials Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

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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