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Watch alternatives

Alternatives to the Laco Malawi

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Case diameter
42.5 mm
Lug-to-lug
Not recorded
Movement
Automatic
Catalog MSRP
$990
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Closest catalog matchLaco AleutianSame 42.5 mm case diameterSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPBeijing Watches Whale Diver 200M Watch 43mm$549 recorded MSRP, $441 lowerSee the match ↓

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

Laco Aleutian
Laco

Aleutian

  • Same 42.5 mm case diameter
  • Same Miyota 821 caliber
What changes

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

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Laco Mariana
Laco

Mariana

  • Same 42.5 mm case diameter
  • Same Miyota 821 caliber
What changes

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

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Laco Daintree
Laco

Daintree

  • Same 42.5 mm case diameter
  • Same Miyota 821 caliber
What changes

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

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Beijing Watches Whale Diver 200M Watch 43mm
Beijing Watches

Whale Diver 200M Watch 43mm

  • $549 recorded MSRP, $441 lower
  • 43 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case

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Beijing Watches Zheng He's Treasure Ship Watch
Beijing Watches

Zheng He's Treasure Ship Watch

  • $549 recorded MSRP, $441 lower
  • 42 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.9 mm thicker case

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Seagull Ocean Series 200m Waterproof Magnified Date Window Dive Watch 44mm
Seagull

Ocean Series 200m Waterproof Magnified Date Window Dive Watch 44mm

  • $309 recorded MSRP, $681 lower
  • 44 mm case, 1.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case

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Aquatico Sea star V2 black dial ceramic bezel No Date
Aquatico

Sea star V2 black dial ceramic bezel No Date

  • $699 recorded MSRP, $291 lower
  • 42 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case

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Ratio FreeDiver 200M Automatic
Ratio

FreeDiver 200M Automatic

  • $125 recorded MSRP, $865 lower
  • 43.5 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case

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Venezianico Nereide 42
Venezianico

Nereide 42

  • $750 recorded MSRP, $240 lower
  • 42 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.8 mm thicker case

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Seawolf
Manufaktur Waldhoff

Seawolf

  • $789 recorded MSRP, $201 lower
  • 43 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.8 mm thicker case

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Méraud Bonaire
Méraud

Bonaire

  • 40 mm case, 2.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.2 mm thicker case. $1,090 recorded MSRP, $100 higher

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Seagull Ocean Series Pro 300m Waterproof Diving Watch 41mm
Seagull

Ocean Series Pro 300m Waterproof Diving Watch 41mm

  • $499 recorded MSRP, $491 lower
  • 41 mm case, 1.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.5 mm thicker case

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Mainstream picks· 12

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

Movado Heritage Ondoplan
Movado

Heritage Ondoplan

  • 39 mm case, 3.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$1,047 recorded MSRP, $57 higher

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Glycine Men's Airman Purist 42mm Automatic Watch GL0068
Glycine

Men's Airman Purist 42mm Automatic Watch GL0068

  • $905 recorded MSRP, $85 lower
  • 42 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

  • 43 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.6 mm thicker case. $1,225 recorded MSRP, $235 higher

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Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2025
Junghans

1972 Chronoscope Sports Edition 2025

  • 43.3 mm case, 0.8 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.7 mm thinner case. $1,050 recorded MSRP, $60 higher

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Glycine Men's Airman GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0064
Glycine

Men's Airman GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0064

  • $905 recorded MSRP, $85 lower
  • 42 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Frogman Auto

  • 42 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thicker case. $1,295 recorded MSRP, $305 higher

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Longines HydroConquest 44mm
Longines

HydroConquest 44mm

  • 44 mm case, 1.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$1,600 recorded MSRP, $610 higher

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Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0528
Glycine

Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0528

  • 42 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.6 mm thinner case. $1,450 recorded MSRP, $460 higher

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Hamilton American Classic Pan Europ Day Date Auto
Hamilton

American Classic Pan Europ Day Date Auto

  • 42 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.2 mm thinner case. $1,345 recorded MSRP, $355 higher

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Movado Series 800 Automatic
Movado

Series 800 Automatic

  • 40 mm case, 2.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$1,895 recorded MSRP, $905 higher

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Orient Sports Diver
Orient

Sports Diver

  • $700 recorded MSRP, $290 lower
  • 43.6 mm case, 1.1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2 mm thicker case

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Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT
Seiko

Prospex Land Mechanical GMT

  • 39.5 mm case, 3 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.6 mm thicker case. $1,150 recorded MSRP, $160 higher

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Cheaper alternatives· 12

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

Orient Diver Watch
Orient

Diver Watch

  • $285 recorded MSRP, $705 lower
  • 41.5 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case

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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition
Seiko

5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

  • $375 recorded MSRP, $615 lower
  • Same 42.5 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.4 mm thicker case

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Seiko 5 Sports Dual-Crown Diver SRPB29
Seiko

5 Sports Dual-Crown Diver SRPB29

  • $399 recorded MSRP, $591 lower
  • 42 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thinner case

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Orient Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch
Orient

Mako-3 AA08 Diver Watch

  • $375 recorded MSRP, $615 lower
  • 41.8 mm case, 0.7 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.8 mm thicker case

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Seiko 5KX
Seiko

5KX

  • $450 recorded MSRP, $540 lower
  • Same 42.5 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.9 mm thicker case

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Invicta Pro Diver 5053
Invicta

Pro Diver 5053

  • 40 mm case, 2.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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Invicta Pro Diver 5053OBXL
Invicta

Pro Diver 5053OBXL

  • 43 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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Invicta Pro Diver 36972
Invicta

Pro Diver 36972

  • 44 mm case, 1.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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Swatch Blue Grid
Swatch

Blue Grid

  • $210 recorded MSRP, $780 lower
  • 43 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic. 0.7 mm thicker case

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Orient 75th Anniversary RA-TX0210L10B
Orient

75th Anniversary RA-TX0210L10B

  • $375 recorded MSRP, $615 lower
  • 42.8 mm case, 0.3 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.1 mm thicker case

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Swatch In the Mirror
Swatch

In the Mirror

  • $235 recorded MSRP, $755 lower
  • 43 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic. 0.7 mm thicker case

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Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch
Timex

Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic 44mm HNBR Rubber Strap Watch

  • $409 recorded MSRP, $581 lower
  • 44 mm case, 1.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

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

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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 Pilot Automatic Navy Blue
Junghans

Pilot Automatic Navy Blue

  • 43.3 mm case, 0.8 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thicker case. $2,620 recorded MSRP, $1,630 higher

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IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen

Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic

  • 42 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.1 mm thicker case. $6,700 recorded MSRP, $5,710 higher

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Junghans Aquaris Red
Junghans

Aquaris Red

  • 46.9 mm case, 4.4 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.5 mm thicker case. $3,220 recorded MSRP, $2,230 higher

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Fortis Flieger F-41
Fortis

Flieger F-41

  • 41 mm case, 1.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thinner case. $3,190 recorded MSRP, $2,200 higher

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Hanhart AQUASPHERE Ocean Fade, 42mm
Hanhart

AQUASPHERE Ocean Fade, 42mm

  • 42 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.9 mm thicker case. $2,481 recorded MSRP, $1,491 higher

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Mariner Memovox Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris Mariner Memovox Stainless Steel

  • 42 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

3.6 mm thicker case. $23,400 recorded MSRP, $22,410 higher

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Longines HYDROCONQUEST
Longines

HYDROCONQUEST

  • 41 mm case, 1.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$2,000 recorded MSRP, $1,010 higher

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Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic

  • 42 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$6,800 recorded MSRP, $5,810 higher

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Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer 42mm

  • 42 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.6 mm thicker case. $6,700 recorded MSRP, $5,710 higher

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Longines HYDROCONQUEST GMT
Longines

HYDROCONQUEST GMT

  • 43 mm case, 0.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.9 mm thicker case. $3,350 recorded MSRP, $2,360 higher

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Norqain Adventure Sport JP 42mm Midnight Blue
Norqain

Adventure Sport JP 42mm Midnight Blue

  • 42 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.7 mm thicker case. $3,471 recorded MSRP, $2,481 higher

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Breitling Avenger Automatic 42 America250
Breitling

Avenger Automatic 42 America250

  • 42 mm case, 0.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.2 mm thicker case. $5,100 recorded MSRP, $4,110 higher

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