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Vario Empire Tachymètre ChronographvsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328
Zürich
NOMOS GlashütteZürich
MSRP $4,930
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.

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich is widely praised for its immaculate dial design and top-notch case finishing, with reviewers highlighting the beautifully finished in-house movement. Owners and reviewers alike commend its dual-timezone complication and satisfying time zone advancement. The 39.9mm or 40mm case offers comfortable wearability with a balanced presence. Some find the small hour markers outside the city ring slightly difficult to read at a glance, and the long lugs can be polarizing. The watch functions as a GMT or travel time piece, displaying two time zones simultaneously rather than 24. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich highly for its stunning dial and excellent movement finishing at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Zürich39.8mm
Power Reserve
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Zürich43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
Zürich50m
MSRP
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328
Zürich$4,930

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39.8mm
Thickness
11.5mm
9.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
49.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
DUW 5001
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$328
$4,930
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