Which is cheaper, the Junghans Pilot Chronoscope Desert or the Laco New York?

At MSRP the Laco New York is the cheaper of the two at $2,250, against $3,280 for the Junghans Pilot Chronoscope Desert — a $1,030 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Junghans Pilot Chronoscope Desert or the Laco New York?

The Laco New York wears larger at 44mm versus 43.3mm for the Junghans Pilot Chronoscope Desert — a 0.7mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Junghans Pilot Chronoscope Desert run compared to the Laco New York?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Junghans Pilot Chronoscope Desert uses the Junghans J880 and the Laco New York uses the Valjoux 7750.

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Junghans Pilot Chronoscope DesertvsLaco New York

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Junghans Pilot Chronoscope Desert

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MSRP $3,280

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Laco New York

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MSRP $2,250

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At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilot Chronoscope Desert43.3mm

New York44mm

Power Reserve

Pilot Chronoscope Desert—

New York—

Water Resistance

Pilot Chronoscope Desert100m

New York—

MSRP

Pilot Chronoscope Desert$3,280

New York$2,250

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

43.3mm

44mm

Thickness

14.4mm

10mm

Water Resistance

100m

—

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Junghans J880

Valjoux 7750

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,280

$2,250

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