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Vario Empire Tachymètre ChronographvsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM
MSRP $5,900

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM42mm
Power Reserve
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM40h
Water Resistance
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM100m
MSRP
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328
LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM$5,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
17mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
L791.4
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$328
$5,900

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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 SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM

The LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM is widely praised for its luxurious finishing on titanium, attractive anthracite dial with gold and red accents, and precise COSC-certified L791.4 movement. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its value as a flyback chronograph with a 68-hour power reserve and 100-meter water resistance. However, its 17mm case thickness is a significant concern for wearability, particularly under sleeves, with some suggesting alternative strap options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK TITANIUM highly for its finishing and value, despite the noted thickness.

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