Which is cheaper, the Draken Tugela or the Laco Kempten?

At MSRP the Draken Tugela is the cheaper of the two at $453, against $1,130 for the Laco Kempten — a $677 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Draken Tugela or the Laco Kempten?

The Laco Kempten wears larger at 45mm versus 42mm for the Draken Tugela — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Draken Tugela or the Laco Kempten?

The Draken Tugela is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Laco Kempten.

What movement does the Draken Tugela run compared to the Laco Kempten?

The Draken Tugela runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Laco Kempten runs a manual (Sellita SW210).

Side by side

Draken TugelavsLaco Kempten

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

MSRP $453

862093

MSRP $1,130

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tugela42mm

Kempten45mm

Power Reserve

Tugela—

Kempten—

Water Resistance

Tugela300m

Kempten100m

MSRP

Tugela$453

Kempten$1,130

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42mm

45mm

Thickness

14mm

0mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

0mm

Lug Width

22mm

15mm

Water Resistance

300m

100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Sellita SW210

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$453

$1,130

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