Which is cheaper, the Laco Leipzig or the Squale 1521?

At MSRP the Laco Leipzig is the cheaper of the two at $1,190, against $1,265 for the Squale 1521 — a $75 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Leipzig or the Squale 1521?

The Laco Leipzig wears larger at 45mm versus 42mm for the Squale 1521 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco Leipzig or the Squale 1521?

The Squale 1521 is rated to 500m versus 100m for the Laco Leipzig.

What movement does the Laco Leipzig run compared to the Squale 1521?

The Laco Leipzig runs a manual caliber (Sellita SW210), while the Squale 1521 runs a automatic (Sellita SW200-1).

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Laco LeipzigvsSquale 1521

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Laco Leipzig

861747

MSRP $1,190

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Squale 1521

1521-classic-leather

MSRP $1,265

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Leipzig45mm

152142mm

Power Reserve

Leipzig—

152138h

Water Resistance

Leipzig100m

1521500m

MSRP

Leipzig$1,190

1521$1,265

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

45mm

42mm

Thickness

0mm

12.5mm

Material

Stainless steel

Steel

Water Resistance

100m

500m

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW210

Sellita SW200-1

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,190

$1,265

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