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Tornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapsevsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Blakjak Time-elapse
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak Time-elapse
MSRP $895
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Blakjak Time-elapse42.5mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Blakjak Time-elapse42h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Blakjak Time-elapse200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Blakjak Time-elapse$895
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13.2mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH36
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$328

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What people say

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Tornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse is a rugged, dive-capable field watch, an evolution of a 1990s military concept. It features a 42.5mm stainless steel case, a sapphire crystal, and a Seiko NH36 automatic movement with a 40-hour power reserve. The dial is busy but functional, and the watch features Super-LumiNova BGW9. On balance, reviewers note the Tornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse is a modernized military watch with robust dive capabilities.

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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