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

At MSRP the Laco Havanna is the cheaper of the two at $2,250, against $3,110 for the Junghans 1972 Competition — a $860 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Junghans 1972 Competition wears larger at 45.5mm versus 44mm for the Laco Havanna — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Junghans 1972 Competition or the Laco Havanna?

The Junghans 1972 Competition is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Laco Havanna.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Junghans 1972 Competition or the Laco Havanna?

The Junghans 1972 Competition carries a 48-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Laco Havanna.

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Junghans 1972 Competition uses the Junghans J880 and the Laco Havanna uses the Valjoux 7750.

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Junghans 1972 CompetitionvsLaco Havanna

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Junghans 1972 Competition

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MSRP $3,110

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Laco Havanna

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MSRP $2,250

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At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1972 Competition45.5mm

Havanna44mm

Power Reserve

1972 Competition48h

Havanna40h

Water Resistance

1972 Competition100m

Havanna50m

MSRP

1972 Competition$3,110

Havanna$2,250

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

45.5mm

44mm

Thickness

—

16mm

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Junghans J880

Valjoux 7750

Power Reserve

48h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,110

$2,250

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