Which is cheaper, the Autran & Viala OPERA 41 or the Laco Basel?

At MSRP the Laco Basel is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $421 for the Autran & Viala OPERA 41 — a $71 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Autran & Viala OPERA 41 or the Laco Basel?

The Laco Basel wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Autran & Viala OPERA 41 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Autran & Viala OPERA 41 or the Laco Basel?

The Autran & Viala OPERA 41 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Laco Basel.

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Autran & Viala OPERA 41vsLaco Basel

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Autran & Viala OPERA 41

MSRP $421

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MSRP $350

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At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

OPERA 4141mm

Basel42mm

Power Reserve

OPERA 41—

Basel—

Water Resistance

OPERA 41100m

Basel50m

MSRP

OPERA 41$421

Basel$350

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Thickness

0mm

13mm

Lug Width

0mm

20mm

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Mineral

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$421

$350

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