Which is cheaper, the Sinn 900 DIAPAL or the Laco Phoenix?

At MSRP the Laco Phoenix is the cheaper of the two at $2,550, against $5,000 for the Sinn 900 DIAPAL — a $2,450 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Sinn 900 DIAPAL or the Laco Phoenix?

The Sinn 900 DIAPAL is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Laco Phoenix.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sinn 900 DIAPAL or the Laco Phoenix?

The Sinn 900 DIAPAL carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Laco Phoenix.

What movement does the Sinn 900 DIAPAL run compared to the Laco Phoenix?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sinn 900 DIAPAL uses the La Joux-Perret L120 and the Laco Phoenix uses the Valjoux 7750.

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Sinn 900 DIAPALvsLaco Phoenix

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Sinn 900 DIAPAL

900 DIAPAL

MSRP $5,000

See the full 900 DIAPAL

Laco Phoenix

861916

MSRP $2,550

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At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

900 DIAPAL44mm

Phoenix44mm

Power Reserve

900 DIAPAL42h

Phoenix40h

Water Resistance

900 DIAPAL200m

Phoenix50m

MSRP

900 DIAPAL$5,000

Phoenix$2,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

AR Coating

Underside

—

Dial Color

Anthracite

—

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

Luminescent

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret L120

Valjoux 7750

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Complications

GMT, Date, Chronograph, Pilot's Bezel

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,000

$2,550

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