Which is cheaper, the Junghans Meister MEGA or the Laco Chemnitz 38?

At MSRP the Laco Chemnitz 38 is the cheaper of the two at $540, against $1,380 for the Junghans Meister MEGA — a $840 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Junghans Meister MEGA or the Laco Chemnitz 38?

The Junghans Meister MEGA wears larger at 38.4mm versus 38mm for the Laco Chemnitz 38 — a 0.4mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Junghans Meister MEGA run compared to the Laco Chemnitz 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Junghans Meister MEGA uses the Junghans J101.6x and the Laco Chemnitz 38 uses the Miyota 9015.

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Junghans Meister MEGAvsLaco Chemnitz 38

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Junghans Meister MEGA

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MSRP $1,380

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Laco Chemnitz 38

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MSRP $540

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At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Meister MEGA38.4mm

Chemnitz 3838mm

Power Reserve

Meister MEGA—

Chemnitz 38—

Water Resistance

Meister MEGA50m

Chemnitz 38—

MSRP

Meister MEGA$1,380

Chemnitz 38$540

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

38.4mm

38mm

Thickness

9.2mm

10.3mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel, brushed finish

Water Resistance

50m

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Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Mineral

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Junghans J101.6x

Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,380

$540

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