IXDAO Titanium Dive WatchvsLaco ProLab

Owners widely praise the IXDAO Titanium 39mm Automatic Dive Watch for its stunning purple dial, elegant proportions, and excellent finishing, with one owner calling it the best mechanical watch they have ever had. The watch is noted to have a hardness coating for scratch protection and is priced at $369. However, some owners criticize sharp edges that require sanding for comfort and report rough bezel action. Lume is considered terrible and legibility is difficult for some users, while others find the dial lacking. Overall, owners rate the IXDAO Titanium 39mm Automatic Dive Watch highly for its beautiful design and lightweight titanium build, despite some criticisms regarding finishing details.

Owners widely praise the Laco ProLab's coherent tool-first design and wearable 40mm execution, with one owner specifically noting the Type B dial's legibility and lume. The modern Pro series case is also commended for effectively updating Laco's heritage. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting consistent +2.5s/day and a reviewer stating the Sellita SW200-1 is adjusted to within -5/+7 seconds per day. Some owners find the value proposition strong, though a few suggest comparable or better deals exist from microbrands. One owner expressed a preference for white lume over the sand-colored old radium lume. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Laco ProLab highly for its blend of modern case design and legible, tool-focused dial execution.