Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Kvantum or the Laco Valencia 42?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Kvantum is the cheaper of the two at $287, against $510 for the Laco Valencia 42 — a $223 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Kvantum or the Laco Valencia 42?

The Henry Archer Kvantum wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Laco Valencia 42 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Henry Archer Kvantum run compared to the Laco Valencia 42?

The Henry Archer Kvantum runs a quartz caliber (Seiko VK64), while the Laco Valencia 42 runs a automatic (Miyota 8217).

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Henry Archer KvantumvsLaco Valencia 42

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Henry Archer Kvantum

5744002550563

MSRP $287

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Laco Valencia 42

861651.2

MSRP $510

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Kvantum41mm

Valencia 4239mm

Power Reserve

Kvantum—

Valencia 42—

Water Resistance

Kvantum50m

Valencia 4250m

MSRP

Kvantum$287

Valencia 42$510

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Tan

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko VK64

Miyota 8217

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$287

$510

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