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Vario Empire Tachymètre ChronographvsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328
Field III GMT Date
Gruppo GammaField III GMT Date
MSRP $459

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Field III GMT Date40mm
Power Reserve
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Field III GMT Date41h
Water Resistance
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
Field III GMT Date200m
MSRP
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328
Field III GMT Date$459

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$328
$459

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What people say

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date for its awesome looks, quality, and good value. The watch features a 40mm brushed 316L stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance, powered by a Seiko NH34A movement. Some reviewers note the NH34A movement's accuracy can range from -20~+40 seconds per day, though one reviewer reported +5 seconds per day with a regulated movement. The dial's dense layout with Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some, and one owner found the size unsuitable for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date highly for its impressive finishing and toolish design at its price point.

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