Which is cheaper, the Junghans 1972 Competition or the Laco Dortmund Erbstück?

At MSRP the Laco Dortmund Erbstück is the cheaper of the two at $2,500, against $3,110 for the Junghans 1972 Competition — a $610 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Junghans 1972 Competition or the Laco Dortmund Erbstück?

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

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

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

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

The Junghans 1972 Competition runs a automatic caliber (Junghans J880), while the Laco Dortmund Erbstück runs a manual (Sellita SW210).

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Junghans 1972 CompetitionvsLaco Dortmund Erbstück

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Junghans 1972 Competition

1972-competition-2

MSRP $3,110

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Laco Dortmund Erbstück

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MSRP $2,500

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1972 Competition45.5mm

Dortmund Erbstück45mm

Power Reserve

1972 Competition48h

Dortmund Erbstück—

Water Resistance

1972 Competition100m

Dortmund Erbstück50m

MSRP

1972 Competition$3,110

Dortmund Erbstück$2,500

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

45.5mm

45mm

Thickness

—

0mm

Material

Stainless Steel

steel

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Junghans J880

Sellita SW210

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

48h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,110

$2,500

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