Which is cheaper, the Vaer Swiss or the Laco Petrol 40?

At MSRP the Laco Petrol 40 is the cheaper of the two at $540, against $1,099 for the Vaer Swiss — a $559 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer Swiss or the Laco Petrol 40?

The Laco Petrol 40 wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Swiss — a 4mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Vaer Swiss run compared to the Laco Petrol 40?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Vaer Swiss uses the Miyota 2035 and the Laco Petrol 40 uses the Miyota 9015.

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Vaer SwissvsLaco Petrol 40

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MSRP $1,099

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MSRP $540

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Swiss36mm

Petrol 4040mm

Power Reserve

Swiss—

Petrol 40—

Water Resistance

Swiss100m

Petrol 40—

MSRP

Swiss$1,099

Petrol 40$540

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

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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