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Tissot VisodatevsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Visodate
TissotVisodate
MSRP $950
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Visodate39mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Visodate80h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Visodate50m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Visodate$950
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10.45mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$950
$328

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What people say

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Tissot Visodate

The Tissot Visodate is widely praised for its vintage-inspired design, clean dial, and excellent value, with owners and reviewers highlighting its compact 39mm case, refined proportions, and the reliable Powermatic 80 movement providing an 80-hour power reserve. Some owners specifically appreciate the twisted lug design and the beveled domed sapphire crystal. However, criticisms include weak lume, a potentially flat bezel, and a leather strap that requires break-in, while the 39mm diameter and flat profile may not suit all wrists. The crystal can also be reflective, and some find the lugs somewhat long. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Visodate highly for its refined design and exceptional value 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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