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Vario Empire Tachymètre ChronographvsLongines EVIDENZA

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328
EVIDENZA
LonginesEVIDENZA
MSRP $8,150

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
EVIDENZA30.6mm
Power Reserve
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
EVIDENZA45h
Water Resistance
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
EVIDENZA30m
MSRP
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328
EVIDENZA$8,150

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
30.6mm
Thickness
11.5mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
36.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
L592.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$328
$8,150

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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.

Longines EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its distinctive tonneau shape, which is seen as a refreshing alternative to standard rectangular watches, and its intricate detailing, including scalloped case ridges and a guilloche dial. The blued hands and dial texture are frequently highlighted as elegant features, with one owner cherishing theirs for 16 years. Some find the date window on the chronograph variant detracts from the overall design, while others appreciate its utility, and one owner notes the "6" numeral is partially cut off. On balance, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its unique aesthetic and refined detailing.

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