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Tudor Pelagos FXD GMTvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Pelagos FXD GMT
TudorPelagos FXD GMT
MSRP $5,475
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pelagos FXD GMT42mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Pelagos FXD GMT65h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Pelagos FXD GMT200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Pelagos FXD GMT$5,475
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
MT5652-U
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,475
$328

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What people say

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Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT

The Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT is a 42mm titanium tool watch with a matte black dial and beige markings, featuring a bi-directional 48-click 24-hour bezel and 200m water resistance. Reviewers highlight its legibility and the functional 24-hour bezel for timezone adjustments, noting its METAS Master Chronometer certified movement contributes to a surprisingly thin 12.7mm profile. However, some find the 42mm size and the beige lume colorway divisive. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT for its robust tool-watch functionality and advanced movement certification, despite some polarizing design elements.

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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