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Vario Empire Art Nouveau HandwoundvsStraton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

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Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
StratonVintage Driver Chrono watch
MSRP $399

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Vintage Driver Chrono watch44mm
Power Reserve
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
Water Resistance
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
Vintage Driver Chrono watch100m
MSRP
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888
Vintage Driver Chrono watch$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6T33
VK63
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$888
$399

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What people say

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Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

Owners praise the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch for its solid build quality and precise chronograph function, with indicators consistently hitting their indices. On balance, owners rate the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch highly for its solid build and reliable chronograph execution.

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