Which is cheaper, the Vaer Swiss or the Laco Birmingham 36?

At MSRP the Laco Birmingham 36 is the cheaper of the two at $460, against $1,099 for the Vaer Swiss — a $639 gap before any retailer discounting.

What movement does the Vaer Swiss run compared to the Laco Birmingham 36?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Vaer Swiss uses the Miyota 2035 and the Laco Birmingham 36 uses the Miyota 821A.

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Vaer SwissvsLaco Birmingham 36

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

MSRP $1,099

861801

MSRP $460

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Swiss36mm

Birmingham 3636mm

Power Reserve

Swiss—

Birmingham 36—

Water Resistance

Swiss100m

Birmingham 36—

MSRP

Swiss$1,099

Birmingham 36$460

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Swiss

—

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

Miyota 821A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,099

$460

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