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Vaer G2 Meridian GMTvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
G2 Meridian GMT150m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
G2 Meridian GMT$399
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515 GMT
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$328

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What people say

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Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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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