Which is cheaper, the Kobold Soarway Diver 43 or the Laco Monte Carlo?

At MSRP the Laco Monte Carlo is the cheaper of the two at $2,250, against $4,750 for the Kobold Soarway Diver 43 — a $2,500 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Kobold Soarway Diver 43 or the Laco Monte Carlo?

The Laco Monte Carlo wears larger at 44mm versus 43mm for the Kobold Soarway Diver 43 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Kobold Soarway Diver 43 or the Laco Monte Carlo?

The Kobold Soarway Diver 43 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Laco Monte Carlo.

What movement does the Kobold Soarway Diver 43 run compared to the Laco Monte Carlo?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Kobold Soarway Diver 43 uses the ETA 2824-2 and the Laco Monte Carlo uses the Valjoux 7750.

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Kobold Soarway Diver 43vsLaco Monte Carlo

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Kobold Soarway Diver 43

MSRP $4,750

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Laco Monte Carlo

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MSRP $2,250

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Soarway Diver 4343mm

Monte Carlo44mm

Power Reserve

Soarway Diver 43—

Monte Carlo40h

Water Resistance

Soarway Diver 43300m

Monte Carlo50m

MSRP

Soarway Diver 43$4,750

Monte Carlo$2,250

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

43mm

44mm

Thickness

15mm

16mm

Lug Width

20mm

0mm

Water Resistance

300m

50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824-2

Valjoux 7750

Power Reserve

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,750

$2,250

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