Singapore based watch brand Vario presents new Empire mechanical hand-wound models featuring mother of pearl dial.

Vario Empire is an art-deco inspired dress watch collection. These new hand-wound models are equipped with the Japanese Miyota 6T33 mechanical calibre. This 17 jewel movement beats at 28,800 vph and provides a power reserve of 40 hours. Through the transparent case-back, this mechanism can be admired.

This wristwatch comes with a 38mm diameter case made of stainless steel. Presently, the brand is offering four versions of the Vario Empire Hand-wound MOP watch. Available in black or white mother of pearl dials, each variant is limited to 50 pieces.

This “time only” watch comes with a three-layer dial with three centrally placed hands. The outer dial ring has dotted minute markers and the middle dial ring features numeral hour markers.

The first two models feature MOP central dial and metal middle dial ring. The remaining two variants come with guilloched centre dial and MOP middle dial ring.

Made in Japan, each timepiece comes with a vintage style Italian leather strap. The approximate retail price of each Vario Empire Hand-wound Mother of Pearl watch is $428.00 USD. From the Vario online store, the customer can also buy various types of straps in different materials.

For more details, please visit Vario watches website.

Technical details

Model: Vario Empire Hand-wound Watch with Mother of Pearl Dial

Case
Stainless steel
Diameter: 38mm
Lug to Lug: 46mm
Thickness: 11mm
Lug width: 20mm
Crystal: Sapphire on front and exhibition caseback with inner AR coating
Water Resistance: 5 ATM

Movement
Miyota 6T33 Hand-wound
Frequency: 28,800 vph
40 hours power reserve

Strap
Vintage style Italian leather with slight bi-colour effect (20mm taper to 16mm)

More details at Vario watches website.