Which is cheaper, the Aigi Watches RAAF or the Laco Himalaya 39?

At MSRP the Aigi Watches RAAF is the cheaper of the two at $1,032, against $1,200 for the Laco Himalaya 39 — a $168 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aigi Watches RAAF or the Laco Himalaya 39?

The Aigi Watches RAAF wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Laco Himalaya 39 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aigi Watches RAAF or the Laco Himalaya 39?

The Laco Himalaya 39 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Aigi Watches RAAF.

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Aigi Watches RAAFvsLaco Himalaya 39

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MSRP $1,032

862131.0

MSRP $1,200

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

RAAF40mm

Himalaya 3939mm

Power Reserve

RAAF—

Himalaya 39—

Water Resistance

RAAF200m

Himalaya 39300m

MSRP

RAAF$1,032

Himalaya 39$1,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Thickness

11.95mm

13mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

47.5mm

Lug Width

0mm

20mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

—

Dial Color

black

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,032

$1,200

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