Timex Q Timex 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap WatchvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Timex Q Timex 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch at true scale

Q Timex 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph at true scale

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

Diameter

37.5mm

38mm

Thickness

13mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$219

lowest

$328

Movement

Quartz

Seiko VK64

Case

5 specs
Category
n/a
Chronograph
Diameter
37.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VK64
Type
Quartz
Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$219
$328
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Timex Q Timex 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Timex Q Timex 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch for its authentic vintage aesthetic and excellent quality for its price, with many finding the 37.5mm size and polished cushion case a comfortable and stylish fit. Some reviewers note that the polished silver markers and hands can be difficult to read in certain lighting conditions, and one owner found the included strap uncomfortable, though the strap encourages customization. The quartz movement with an easy-access battery hatch is highlighted as a practical feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Timex Q Timex 1978 Day/Date 37.5mm Leather Strap Watch highly for its accessible entry into watch collecting and impressive vintage style at its price point.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its elegant, art deco-inspired tuxedo dial and its value as an affordable chronograph option. Some owners note a criticism regarding the differing fonts used for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand in favor of a 24-hour sub-dial. The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph features a Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz movement, a sapphire crystal, and measures 38mm in diameter. Overall, owners rate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph highly for its attractive design and accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The Art Deco aesthetic is a key strength. The Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement is also consistently mentioned.

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