Finding alternatives to
Laco EDITION 96
48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.
Case
42mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$1,560
The short answer
The closest alternative to the Laco EDITION 96 is the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic ($2,100) — shared caliber (Sellita SW200-1) and Pro diver. If price is the constraint, the Damasko DSub50 covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Squale 1521 is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Sellita SW200-1) and Pro diver. Stepping up, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique ($19,000) 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.
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.
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.
Pricier alternatives· 12
Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.
