Which is cheaper, the Geckota Airstream Frontier or the Laco Basel?

At MSRP the Geckota Airstream Frontier is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $350 for the Laco Basel — a $51 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Geckota Airstream Frontier or the Laco Basel?

The Laco Basel wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Geckota Airstream Frontier — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Geckota Airstream Frontier or the Laco Basel?

The Geckota Airstream Frontier is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Laco Basel.

What movement does the Geckota Airstream Frontier run compared to the Laco Basel?

The Geckota Airstream Frontier runs a automatic caliber, while the Laco Basel runs a quartz.

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Geckota Airstream Frontier

MSRP $299

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Laco Basel

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MSRP $350

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Airstream Frontier36mm

Basel42mm

Power Reserve

Airstream Frontier—

Basel—

Water Resistance

Airstream Frontier100m

Basel50m

MSRP

Airstream Frontier$299

Basel$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Mineral

Dial Color

Black

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Movement

1 specs

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$350

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