Which is cheaper, the Apiar Gen1.1 MR² or the Laco Brandenburg 40?

At MSRP the Laco Brandenburg 40 is the cheaper of the two at $1,450, against $3,846 for the Apiar Gen1.1 MR² — a $2,396 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Apiar Gen1.1 MR² or the Laco Brandenburg 40?

The Laco Brandenburg 40 wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Apiar Gen1.1 MR² — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Apiar Gen1.1 MR² run compared to the Laco Brandenburg 40?

The Apiar Gen1.1 MR² runs a automatic caliber (G101 Soigné), while the Laco Brandenburg 40 runs a manual (Sellita SW210).

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Apiar Gen1.1 MR²vsLaco Brandenburg 40

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Apiar Gen1.1 MR²

gen1-1-mr2

MSRP $3,846

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Laco Brandenburg 40

861859

MSRP $1,450

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Gen1.1 MR²39mm

Brandenburg 4040mm

Power Reserve

Gen1.1 MR²68h

Brandenburg 40—

Water Resistance

Gen1.1 MR²30m

Brandenburg 40—

MSRP

Gen1.1 MR²$3,846

Brandenburg 40$1,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Thickness

9.2mm

8.85mm

Lug-to-Lug

43.75mm

0mm

Lug Width

20mm

0mm

Material

Aluminium

—

Water Resistance

30m

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

G101 Soigné

Sellita SW210

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

68h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,846

$1,450

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