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Tissot Carson PremiumvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Carson Premium
TissotCarson Premium
MSRP $450
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Carson Premium30mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Carson Premium40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Carson Premium50m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Carson Premium$450
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
30mm
38mm
Thickness
6.7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
30mm
38mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Roman
Applied

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$328

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What people say

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Tissot Carson Premium

Owners widely praise the Tissot Carson Premium for its classy, jewelry-like appearance and versatile wearability, with many noting its refined materials and finishing. The watch is considered worth its price premium due to features like a date complication and a 20mm lug width for easier strap changes. Its sapphire crystal is noted to hold up well, and the dial is described as having a nice silvery finish with a framed date detail. One owner highlights the attractive moonphase complication and high value for money. However, one owner reported their automatic Tissot Carson gained about a minute per day, which they found excessive for a Swiss-made watch. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Carson Premium highly for its attractive aesthetics and value, despite isolated reports of timekeeping issues.

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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