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Vaer SwissvsLaco Chemnitz 38

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Swiss
VaerSwiss
MSRP $1,099
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Chemnitz 38
LacoChemnitz 38
MSRP $540
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Swiss36mm
Chemnitz 3838mm
Power Reserve
Swiss—
Chemnitz 38—
Water Resistance
Swiss100m
Chemnitz 38—
MSRP
Swiss$1,099
Chemnitz 38$540

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
—
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
9.4mm
10.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless steel, brushed finish
Water Resistance
100m
—

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Swiss
—

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$540
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