Which is cheaper, the Feynman Timekeepers Cove or the Laco Birmingham 36?

At MSRP the Laco Birmingham 36 is the cheaper of the two at $460, against $1,045 for the Feynman Timekeepers Cove — a $585 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Feynman Timekeepers Cove or the Laco Birmingham 36?

The Feynman Timekeepers Cove wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Laco Birmingham 36 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Feynman Timekeepers Cove run compared to the Laco Birmingham 36?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Feynman Timekeepers Cove uses the ETA 2895-2 and the Laco Birmingham 36 uses the Miyota 821A.

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Feynman Timekeepers CovevsLaco Birmingham 36

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Feynman Timekeepers Cove

MSRP $1,045

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Laco Birmingham 36

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MSRP $460

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Cove40mm

Birmingham 3636mm

Power Reserve

Cove50h

Birmingham 36—

Water Resistance

Cove200m

Birmingham 36—

MSRP

Cove$1,045

Birmingham 36$460

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

40mm

36mm

Thickness

12.8mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

43.5mm

Lug Width

20mm

0mm

Water Resistance

200m

—

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

—

Lume

C3 X1-grade Swiss SuperLuminova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2895-2

Miyota 821A

Power Reserve

50h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,045

$460

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