Biatec Corsair Cs TamivsLaco Altenburg
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Measurements
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Corsair Cs Tami
Altenburg
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Thickness
11.2mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
41h
n/a
MSRP
$1,933
$540
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 82S0
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners and reviewers both single out the Biatec Corsair's rich blue dial, luminous hands and numerals, and overall finishing as its strengths, with one reviewer calling the finishing impressive for the price. Reviewers also note a nearly flat sapphire crystal and a slim polished bezel, though one describes the case as "thickish" and another finds the "Corsair" script above 6:00 a bit whimsical. Overall, the Biatec Corsair Cs Tami earns good marks for its dial and finishing at its price point, with the case thickness and script being the main points of contention.
The Laco Altenburg is praised for its stealthy, tactical aesthetic with a PVD black case and dial, and bright lume on all markings. Owners appreciate its simplicity and Type B dial for legibility and lume. One owner reports consistent accuracy of +2.5s/day, finding it keeps better time than Seikos with 4R35 movements. Some owners also note a preference for manual winding feel. One owner found the 39mm case not as thin as desired. Overall, owners rate the Laco Altenburg highly for its legibility and tactical aesthetic at the price.
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