Which is cheaper, the Junghans 1972 Competition or the Laco Paderborn?

At MSRP the Laco Paderborn is the cheaper of the two at $1,190, against $3,110 for the Junghans 1972 Competition — a $1,920 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Junghans 1972 Competition or the Laco Paderborn?

The Junghans 1972 Competition wears larger at 45.5mm versus 45mm for the Laco Paderborn — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Junghans 1972 Competition run compared to the Laco Paderborn?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Junghans 1972 Competition uses the Junghans J880 and the Laco Paderborn uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Junghans 1972 CompetitionvsLaco Paderborn

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Junghans 1972 Competition

1972-competition-2

MSRP $3,110

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Laco Paderborn

861749

MSRP $1,190

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At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1972 Competition45.5mm

Paderborn45mm

Power Reserve

1972 Competition48h

Paderborn—

Water Resistance

1972 Competition100m

Paderborn100m

MSRP

1972 Competition$3,110

Paderborn$1,190

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

45.5mm

45mm

Thickness

—

0mm

Lug Width

0mm

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Junghans J880

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

48h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,110

$1,190

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