Vario Empire Tachymètre ChronographvsZenith Chronomaster Sport

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph at true scale

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

Zenith Chronomaster Sport at true scale

Chronomaster Sport

Diameter

38mm

41mm

Thickness

11.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

60h

MSRP

$328

lowest

$12,300

Movement

Seiko VK64

n/a

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel With Black Ceramic Bezel
Finish
n/a
Stainless steel with black ceramic bezel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
n/a
Type
Quartz
n/a
Beat Rate
0 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
0h
60h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$328
$12,300
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its elegant, art deco-inspired tuxedo dial and its value as an affordable chronograph option. Some owners note a criticism regarding the differing fonts used for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand in favor of a 24-hour sub-dial. The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph features a Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz movement, a sapphire crystal, and measures 38mm in diameter. Overall, owners rate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph highly for its attractive design and accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The Art Deco aesthetic is a key strength. The Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement is also consistently mentioned.

Zenith Chronomaster Sport

Owners widely praise the Zenith Chronomaster Sport for its stunning dial, clean design, and the impressive El Primero movement with its 1/10th second timing capability and precise chronograph function. The watch is considered a worthy rival to other luxury chronographs, with its historical significance and integrated movement being highlighted as key strengths. However, a significant number of owners and reviewers consistently criticize the bracelet clasp for being difficult to open and lacking convenient micro-adjustment features, with some finding the bracelet itself less comfortable than alternatives. The high-polish center links and clasp are also noted to scratch easily, and one owner of the titanium variant found it difficult to read in low light due to its monotone finish. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zenith Chronomaster Sport highly for its exceptional movement and dial aesthetics, despite widespread dissatisfaction with the bracelet clasp design.

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