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Vario Empire Art Nouveau HandwoundvsLongines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

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Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
LonginesLA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
MSRP $1,400

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES24mm
Power Reserve
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES40h
Water Resistance
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES30m
MSRP
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES$1,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38mm
24mm
Thickness
11mm
4.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
29.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Yellow PVD coating
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Painted Roman numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6T33
L209.2
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours and minutes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$888
$1,400

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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.

Longines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

Owners widely praise LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES for its slim, elegant, and gorgeous design, with many finding the bracelets comfortable for daily wear. The quartz models are highlighted for grab-and-go convenience and reliability, while the automatic versions are noted as finely finished dress pieces. The watch is considered a good value, with automatic models available grey market for under $1000. Some owners mention the styling might not appeal to everyone, and one owner's partner's burgundy model has held up well over two years. Overall, owners rate LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES highly for its elegant styling and value proposition.

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