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Laco Black Automatic 42vsSeiko 5KX

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Black Automatic 42
LacoBlack Automatic 42
MSRP $410
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5KX
Seiko5KX
MSRP $350
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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Black Automatic 4242mm
5KX42.5mm
Power Reserve
Black Automatic 42—
5KX41h
Water Resistance
Black Automatic 42—
5KX100m
MSRP
Black Automatic 42$410
5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
—
Diver
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11.75mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Water Resistance
—
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 821A
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$410
$350
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