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Vario Empire Tachymètre ChronographvsYema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
YemaRallygraf Meca-Quartz II
MSRP $450

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II40mm
Power Reserve
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II40h
Water Resistance
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II50m
MSRP
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II$450

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Panda

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$328
$450

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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.

Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

Owners widely praise the Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II for its cool retro 70s vibe, faithful reissue of a thin vintage design, and excellent build quality for its price, with particular commendation for its tactile pushers and top-notch Milanese strap. The watch is noted for its substantial, weighty feel and well-aligned indices, and the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement provides a sweeping chronograph hand. However, some owners find the meca-quartz ticking not very smooth, the left subdial a "useless" 24h indicator, and the watch overpriced compared to similar models. Several owners report disappointing alignment issues with indices, and one owner experienced the dial rotating slightly when chronograph pushers are depressed or when adjusting the time, with these issues not resolved during service. On balance, owners rate the Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II highly for its retro styling and perceived value, despite some recurring quality control concerns.

From video reviewers

The watch's vintage-inspired design and value at its price point are consistently praised. The meca-quartz movement is mentioned as a feature by multiple reviewers.

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