Which is cheaper, the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 or the Laco Petrol 40?

At MSRP the Laco Petrol 40 is the cheaper of the two at $540, against $734 for the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 — a $194 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 or the Laco Petrol 40?

The Laco Petrol 40 wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 run compared to the Laco Petrol 40?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Laco Petrol 40 uses the Miyota 9015.

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Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38vsLaco Petrol 40

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Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38

MSRP $734

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Laco Petrol 40

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MSRP $540

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At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

CARTOUCHE 3838mm

Petrol 4040mm

Power Reserve

CARTOUCHE 38—

Petrol 40—

Water Resistance

CARTOUCHE 38—

Petrol 40—

MSRP

CARTOUCHE 38$734

Petrol 40$540

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Thickness

0mm

10.3mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel, brushed finish

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Mineral

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$734

$540

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