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Tissot Seastar 1000 GMTvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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

Seastar 1000 GMT
TissotSeastar 1000 GMT
MSRP $575
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seastar 1000 GMT40mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Seastar 1000 GMT40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Seastar 1000 GMT300m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Seastar 1000 GMT$575
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.77mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$328

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What people say

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Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT for its sapphire crystal, 300m water resistance, and GMT complication, with one owner expressing deep satisfaction. A point of contention for some is that Swiss quartz movements may exhibit second-hand misalignment with markers, unlike certain Japanese quartz movements. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT highly for its robust features and value.

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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