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Vario Empire Tachymètre ChronographvsNorqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328
Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black
NorqainWild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black
MSRP $10,611

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black42mm
Power Reserve
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black62h
Water Resistance
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black200m
MSRP
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328
Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black$10,611

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
NORTEQ
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
NORQAIN 8K Manufacture Calibre
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
62h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$328
$10,611

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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.

Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black is widely praised for its exceptional lightness, with reviewers noting its NORTEQ and carbon composite construction contributing to weights as low as 78 grams, making it comfortable and durable, even on smaller wrists. Owners and reviewers highlight the COSC-certified Kenissi-built NN20/1 movement for its accuracy and robust performance. However, the all-black skeletonized dial is flagged by some for legibility issues, and the black lume is described as "absurdly faint." The watch's asymmetrical dial design and busy aesthetic are points of contention for a few reviewers. Power reserve figures vary across sources, with mentions of 41, 62, and 70 hours. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton Chrono 42mm Black for its innovative materials and comfortable, durable build, despite some reservations about dial legibility.

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