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Vario Empire Tachymètre ChronographvsLongines PRIMALUNA

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328
PRIMALUNA
LonginesPRIMALUNA
MSRP $1,700

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
PRIMALUNA30mm
Power Reserve
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
PRIMALUNA40h
Water Resistance
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
PRIMALUNA30m
MSRP
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328
PRIMALUNA$1,700

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
30mm
Thickness
11.5mm
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Mother of Pearl
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
L152.3
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$328
$1,700

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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 PRIMALUNA

Owners widely praise the Longines PRIMALUNA for its attractive style and understated 26.5mm size, with the automatic version favored for its smooth sweep. The redesigned 34mm model features a fluid, polished case, available in steel or bi-metal, with dial options including mother-of-pearl. The automatic movement, Caliber L899, demonstrates consistent accuracy averaging a loss of 1.3 seconds per day across six positions and 3-4 seconds per day on the wrist, performing within COSC standards. The automatic movement offers a 72-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers highly regard the Longines PRIMALUNA for its blend of classic aesthetics and contemporary design updates, particularly appreciating the automatic movement's performance and the watch's overall stylish appeal.

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