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Vario Empire Tachymètre ChronographvsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm
Power Reserve
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Water Resistance
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Indices
Applied
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
L844.4
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 and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$328
$3,550

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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 ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME for its refined finishing, attractive dial with gilt elements, and smooth winding action. Reviewers highlight its handsome and versatile design, with some noting the 39mm variant offers comfortable wearability. The L844.4 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners find the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and prefer a weightier feel, while others note the 41mm or 42mm case sizes may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME highly for its excellent finishing and appealing design at its price point.

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