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Watch alternatives

Alternatives to the Laco Basel

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Case diameter
42 mm
Lug-to-lug
Not recorded
Movement
Quartz
Catalog MSRP
$350
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Closest catalog matchAVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph$179 recorded MSRP, $171 lowerSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPKleynod K 148$190 recorded MSRP, $160 lowerSee the match ↓

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45 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8

Spitfire Lock Chronograph

  • $179 recorded MSRP, $171 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

1 mm thinner case

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Bravur Watches BW001 Black PVD
Bravur Watches

BW001 Black PVD

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

1 mm thinner case. $660 recorded MSRP, $310 higher

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Jorg Gray Watches JG6600
Jorg Gray Watches

JG6600

  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

0.4 mm thicker case. $395 recorded MSRP, $45 higher

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Kleynod K 148
Kleynod

K 148

  • $190 recorded MSRP, $160 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

3 mm thinner case

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Laco Genf 42
Laco

Genf 42

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

0.6 mm thinner case

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Laco Luzern
Laco

Luzern

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

$410 recorded MSRP, $60 higher

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Camden Watch Company No.29
Camden Watch Company

No.29

  • $166 recorded MSRP, $184 lower
  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

3.8 mm thinner case

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Camden Watch Company No.29 Type II
Camden Watch Company

No.29 Type II

  • $263 recorded MSRP, $87 lower
  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

3.8 mm thinner case

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Laco Bern
Laco

Bern

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

1.8 mm thinner case. $460 recorded MSRP, $110 higher

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Svalbard Eclipse AA57
Svalbard

Eclipse AA57

  • $130 recorded MSRP, $220 lower
  • 40.5 mm case, 1.5 mm narrower
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

4 mm thinner case

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Vaer Calendar Field
Vaer

Calendar Field

  • $189 recorded MSRP, $161 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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FUTURE FUNK KF301
FUTURE FUNK

KF301

  • $124 recorded MSRP, $226 lower
  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

2 mm thinner case

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Mainstream picks· 12

Established-brand matches. Compare the recorded dimensions, movement and price for each watch.

Timex Waterbury Ace 41mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Ace 41mm Leather Strap Watch

  • $189 recorded MSRP, $161 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Timex Waterbury Traditional Fly-Back Chronograph 43mm Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Traditional Fly-Back Chronograph 43mm Fabric Strap Watch

  • $219 recorded MSRP, $131 lower
  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Swatch Hepcat
Swatch

Hepcat

  • $200 recorded MSRP, $150 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

6.3 mm thinner case

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Timex Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2Y85000
Timex

Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch - TW2Y85000

  • $189 recorded MSRP, $161 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

1.5 mm thinner case

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Swatch MoonSwatch 1965
Swatch

MoonSwatch 1965

  • $300 recorded MSRP, $50 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

0.3 mm thicker case

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Tissot PRC 200
Tissot

PRC 200

  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

1 mm thinner case. $595 recorded MSRP, $245 higher

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Citizen Mickey Aviator
Citizen

Mickey Aviator

  • $296 recorded MSRP, $54 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
What changes

Solar movement instead of quartz

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Marathon CeraShell Pilot's Navigator
Marathon

CeraShell Pilot's Navigator

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

1.5 mm thinner case. $590 recorded MSRP, $240 higher

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Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase Moonshine Gold
Swatch

MoonSwatch Mission to Earthphase Moonshine Gold

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

0.3 mm thicker case. $450 recorded MSRP, $100 higher

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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

0.8 mm thinner case. $575 recorded MSRP, $225 higher

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Citizen Avion
Citizen

Avion

  • $195 recorded MSRP, $155 lower
  • 45 mm case, 3 mm wider
What changes

Solar movement instead of quartz. 1 mm thinner case

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Victorinox Fieldforce Chrono
Victorinox

Fieldforce Chrono

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

2 mm thinner case. $700 recorded MSRP, $350 higher

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Cheaper alternatives· 9

Matches in a lower price band. A recorded MSRP difference is shown only when both prices are known.

Timex Expedition Metal Field 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Metal Field 40mm Leather Strap Watch

  • $93 recorded MSRP, $257 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

4 mm thinner case

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Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Scout 40mm Leather Strap Watch

  • $95 recorded MSRP, $255 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Timex Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Weekender New England Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch

  • $159 recorded MSRP, $191 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Swatch Blackback Pay
Swatch

Blackback Pay

  • $105 recorded MSRP, $245 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

3.2 mm thinner case

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Casio FT-500WC-5BV
Casio

FT-500WC-5BV

  • $46 recorded MSRP, $304 lower
  • 41.5 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

0.4 mm thinner case

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Swatch Does the It Tick
Swatch

Does the It Tick

  • $115 recorded MSRP, $235 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

3.2 mm thinner case

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Swatch Horale Restyled 2
Swatch

Horale Restyled 2

  • $115 recorded MSRP, $235 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

3.2 mm thinner case

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Casio EFV-160D
Casio

EFV-160D

  • $120 recorded MSRP, $230 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

3 mm thinner case

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Casio EFV-650D
Casio

EFV-650D

  • $120 recorded MSRP, $230 lower
  • 43.5 mm case, 1.5 mm wider
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

2 mm thinner case

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Pricier alternatives· 12

Matches in a higher price band. Check the specifications to decide whether the differences matter to you.

Junghans Spektrum Mega Solar
Junghans

Spektrum Mega Solar

  • 41.6 mm case, 0.4 mm narrower
What changes

Solar movement instead of quartz. 3.4 mm thinner case

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Glycine Men's Airpilot 41mm Quartz Watch GL0515
Glycine

Men's Airpilot 41mm Quartz Watch GL0515

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

1.8 mm thinner case. $895 recorded MSRP, $545 higher

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Glycine Airpilot Dual Time
Glycine

Airpilot Dual Time

  • 44 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

2.3 mm thinner case. $1,395 recorded MSRP, $1,045 higher

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Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator
Marathon

Arctic Steel Navigator

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

2 mm thinner case. $1,000 recorded MSRP, $650 higher

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Junghans FORM C
Junghans

FORM C

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

2.5 mm thinner case. $720 recorded MSRP, $370 higher

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Junghans max bill Quarz
Junghans

max bill Quarz

  • 38 mm case, 4 mm narrower
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

5.1 mm thinner case. $1,030 recorded MSRP, $680 higher

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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
Marathon

Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

2 mm thinner case. $1,300 recorded MSRP, $950 higher

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Frederique Constant Classics Quartz Chronograph
Frederique Constant

Classics Quartz Chronograph

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

2.8 mm thinner case. $995 recorded MSRP, $645 higher

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Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time
Glycine

Airman Worldtimer GMT Dual Time

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

1 mm thinner case. $995 recorded MSRP, $645 higher

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Movado Heritage Calendoplan Chronograph
Movado

Heritage Calendoplan Chronograph

  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

$995 recorded MSRP, $645 higher

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Frederique Constant Classics Quartz Chronograph Triple Calendar
Frederique Constant

Classics Quartz Chronograph Triple Calendar

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

2.4 mm thinner case. $1,095 recorded MSRP, $745 higher

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Movado BOLD Verso S
Movado

BOLD Verso S

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use quartz movements
What changes

$850 recorded MSRP, $500 higher

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