Which is cheaper, the Junghans Pilot Chronoscope Desert or the Laco Monte Carlo?

At MSRP the Laco Monte Carlo 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 Monte Carlo?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Junghans Pilot Chronoscope Desert or the Laco Monte Carlo?

The Junghans Pilot Chronoscope Desert is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Laco Monte Carlo.

What movement does the Junghans Pilot Chronoscope Desert run compared to the Laco Monte Carlo?

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

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Junghans Pilot Chronoscope DesertvsLaco Monte Carlo

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Junghans Pilot Chronoscope Desert

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MSRP $3,280

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Laco Monte Carlo

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MSRP $2,250

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At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilot Chronoscope Desert43.3mm

Monte Carlo44mm

Power Reserve

Pilot Chronoscope Desert—

Monte Carlo40h

Water Resistance

Pilot Chronoscope Desert100m

Monte Carlo50m

MSRP

Pilot Chronoscope Desert$3,280

Monte Carlo$2,250

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

43.3mm

44mm

Thickness

14.4mm

16mm

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Junghans J880

Valjoux 7750

Power Reserve

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,280

$2,250

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