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Laco Lausanne
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Laco Lausanne

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
42mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Pilot
MSRP
$520
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Laco Lausanne is the Junghans FORM C ($750) — common cross-shop and Racing chrono. If price is the constraint, the Timex Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Silicone Strap Watch at $179 (vs $520 for the Lausanne) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) is the standout microbrand take — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz ($1,075) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)
Helgraymicro

Skyfighter (Refurbished)

 
42mm·Quartz
$199MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
AVI-8 Spitfire Lock Chronograph
AVI-8micro

Spitfire Lock Chronograph

10 variants · Spitfire
42mm·Quartz
$260MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Tuseno FIRST 42 – Panda
Tusenomicro

FIRST 42 – Panda

2 variants
42mm·Quartz
$449MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Kronaby Hybrid Watches Kronaby Apex S3762/1, 43 mm
Kronaby Hybrid Watchesmicro
Apex

Kronaby Apex S3762/1, 43 mm

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$441MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
AV86 1844 Chronograph
AV86micro

1844 Chronograph

 
41mm·Quartz
$349MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Out of Order Night Ops Chrono
Out of Ordermicro

Night Ops Chrono

2 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$600MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Roskopf Hurricane
Roskopfmicro

Hurricane

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$100MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Certina DS-7 Chronograph
Certinamicro

DS-7 Chronograph

2 variants
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$736MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
AV86 1934 Telechron
AV86micro

1934 Telechron

4 variants
42mm·Quartz
$375MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Laco Bern
Lacomicro

Bern

 
42mm·Quartz
$460MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
AV86 1815 Chronograph
AV86micro

1815 Chronograph

8 variants
41mm·Quartz
$375MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Meteorite I Mesh Anthracite Matte Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

Chronograph Meteorite I Mesh Anthracite Matte Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America

Ref. 9898275438883
42.5mm·Quartz
$314MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne

Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Junghans FORM C
Junghans

FORM C

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

3 variants · Rallygraf
40mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Tissot Chrono L
Tissot

Chrono L

3 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Strap Sutton 96B403
Bulova
Sutton

Black Dial Stainless Steel Strap Sutton 96B403

 
41mm·Quartz
$395MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
Yema

Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

2 variants · Flygraf
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$490MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Victorinox Swiss Army Chronograph
Victorinox

Swiss Army Chronograph

2 variants · Ref. 242046
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$800MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Tissot Chrono XL Classic
Tissot

Chrono XL Classic

4 variants
45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$495MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Movado BOLD Evolution 2.0 Chronograph
Movadomicro

BOLD Evolution 2.0 Chronograph

3 variants · Ref. 3601264
42mm·Quartz
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Tissot Chrono XL Vintage
Tissot

Chrono XL Vintage

2 variants
45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Seiko Coutura
Seiko

Coutura

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$550MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830
Citizen

Promaster Skyhawk U830

3 variants · Promaster
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$596MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Victorinox Fieldforce Chrono
Victorinox

Fieldforce Chrono

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$700MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne

Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Timex Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Silicone Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Chronograph 41mm Silicone Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Quartz
$179MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Timex Waterbury Traditional Fly Back Chronograph 43mm Stainless Steel Bracel - TW2Y29800
Timex

Waterbury Traditional Fly Back Chronograph 43mm Stainless Steel Bracel - TW2Y29800

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$187MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Timex Expedition Field Chronograph 43mm Leather Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Chronograph 43mm Leather Watch

 
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$129MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Casio EFV-650D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-650D

3 variants · Edifice
43.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Casio EFR-574DE
Casio
Edifice

EFR-574DE

 
42.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$220MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Swatch Kaicco
Swatch

Kaicco

Ref. SUSB406
42mm·Quartz
$135MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Casio EQS-960PB
Casio
Edifice

EQS-960PB

 
44.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$240MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Swatch In the Mirror
Swatch
Midday

In the Mirror

Ref. YVS541G
43mm·Quartz
$235MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Swatch Action O Clock
Swatch

Action O Clock

Ref. SUOB715F
41mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Citizen Garrison
Citizen
Eco-Drive

Garrison

Ref. AW0050
43mm·Solar·100m WR
$244MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Citizen Avion
Citizen

Avion

 
45mm·Solar·100m WR
$195MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Citizen Garrison
Citizen
Eco-Drive

Garrison

Ref. BM8475
42mm·Solar·100m WR
$244MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne

Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

2 variants · Ref. H32612131
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,075MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Lunar Pilot Black Hole 98A335
Bulova
Lunar Pilot

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Lunar Pilot Black Hole 98A335

 
41.2mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Frederique Constant Classics Quartz Chronograph Triple Calendar
Frederique Constant

Classics Quartz Chronograph Triple Calendar

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$1,095MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Zenith Pilot Big Date Flyback
Zenith

Pilot Big Date Flyback

2 variants · Pilot Big
42.5mm·100m WR
$12,800MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Glycine Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0441
Glycine

Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0441

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,695MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
Marathon
Pilot's Navigator

Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

 
41mm·Quartz
$1,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Formula 1 Chronograph

12 variants · Formula 1
43/44mm·Quartz·200m WR
$2,475MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Glycine Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0442
Glycine

Men's Airpilot Chrono 44mm Quartz Watch GL0442

 
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,495MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Movado Heritage Calendoplan S Chronograph
Movadomicro

Heritage Calendoplan S Chronograph

9 variants · Ref. 3650124
42mm·Quartz
$1,295MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Glycine Airpilot Chrono
Glycine

Airpilot Chrono

5 variants · Ref. GL0360
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,895MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Junghans Meister fein Chronoscope MEGA Solar
Junghans

Meister fein Chronoscope MEGA Solar

2 variants
39.5mm·Solar
$1,960MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
Seiko Astron
Seiko

Astron

4 variants
43.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Laco Lausanne
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