Which is cheaper, the Archimede Watches Pilot 42 or the Laco Westerland Erbstück?

At MSRP the Archimede Watches Pilot 42 is the cheaper of the two at $1,115, against $2,500 for the Laco Westerland Erbstück — a $1,385 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Archimede Watches Pilot 42 or the Laco Westerland Erbstück?

The Laco Westerland Erbstück wears larger at 45mm versus 42mm for the Archimede Watches Pilot 42 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Archimede Watches Pilot 42 or the Laco Westerland Erbstück?

The Archimede Watches Pilot 42 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Laco Westerland Erbstück.

What movement does the Archimede Watches Pilot 42 run compared to the Laco Westerland Erbstück?

The Archimede Watches Pilot 42 runs a automatic caliber (ETA 2824-2), while the Laco Westerland Erbstück runs a manual (Sellita SW210).

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Archimede Watches Pilot 42

MSRP $1,115

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Laco Westerland Erbstück

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MSRP $2,500

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilot 4242mm

Westerland Erbstück45mm

Power Reserve

Pilot 42—

Westerland Erbstück—

Water Resistance

Pilot 42200m

Westerland Erbstück50m

MSRP

Pilot 42$1,115

Westerland Erbstück$2,500

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42mm

45mm

Thickness

11mm

0mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

0mm

Lug Width

—

0mm

Water Resistance

200m

50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824-2

Sellita SW210

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,115

$2,500

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