Which is cheaper, the Formex Field Automatic or the Laco Kempten Erbstück?

At MSRP the Formex Field Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $881, against $2,250 for the Laco Kempten Erbstück — a $1,369 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Formex Field Automatic or the Laco Kempten Erbstück?

The Formex Field Automatic wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Laco Kempten Erbstück — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Formex Field Automatic or the Laco Kempten Erbstück?

The Formex Field Automatic is rated to 150m versus 50m for the Laco Kempten Erbstück.

What movement does the Formex Field Automatic run compared to the Laco Kempten Erbstück?

The Formex Field Automatic runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Laco Kempten Erbstück runs a manual (Sellita SW210).

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Formex Field AutomaticvsLaco Kempten Erbstück

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Formex Field Automatic

MSRP $881

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Laco Kempten Erbstück

862097

MSRP $2,250

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Field Automatic40mm

Kempten Erbstück39mm

Power Reserve

Field Automatic41h

Kempten Erbstück—

Water Resistance

Field Automatic150m

Kempten Erbstück50m

MSRP

Field Automatic$881

Kempten Erbstück$2,250

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Ash Grey

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW210

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$881

$2,250

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