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Vario Empire Tachymètre ChronographvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328
MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $2,450

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
MASTER COLLECTION34mm
Power Reserve
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
MASTER COLLECTION
Water Resistance
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328
MASTER COLLECTION$2,450

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Thickness
11.5mm
9.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
41.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
L888.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$328
$2,450

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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 MASTER COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent value, refined design, and high-quality finishing, with specific mentions of beautiful dials featuring engraved Breguet numerals and attractive vintage aesthetics. The watch is noted for its dressy feel and classic styling, with some owners preferring its wearability to other collections. However, some reviewers flag the subdial cutting off numerals, uninspiring crown and pushers on certain chronograph models, and a lack of micro-adjustments on the bracelet. Other owners find the case finishing homogenous and dial printing less refined, and the collection's traditional styling is sometimes seen as less popular than sportier alternatives. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, and water resistance is noted as 30m on one variant. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its refined design and exceptional value, particularly for its dress watch offerings.

From video reviewers

The watch's lug-to-lug fit of 44.75mm is a notable combination with its 38.5mm width, making it suitable for smaller wrists. The Longines MASTER COLLECTION's annual calendar function can be finicky, requiring occasional manual adjustments to keep it accurate. Reviewers disagree on the watch's case size, with one reviewer mentioning 40mm and another mentioning 42mm.

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