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Vario Empire Tachymètre ChronographvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
MSRP $3,000

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE34mm
Power Reserve
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE72h
Water Resistance
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE30m
MSRP
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE$3,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Moonphase
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11.1mm
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
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
L899.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds, moon phase display and date indicated by small hand at

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$328
$3,000

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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 MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE for its mesmerizing and legible dial, balancing classic and complex design elements, with many considering it a great value for its complications. Reviewers note the 40mm case feels well-balanced, and the Caliber L899 movement offers a 64-hour power reserve. Some owners suggest the price point may be high relative to alternatives, and the 3 bar water resistance means it is not suitable for swimming, while the complete calendar requires manual adjustment for shorter months. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE highly for its attractive dial and complications at its price point.

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