Which is cheaper, the Laco Münster or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon?

At MSRP the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon is the cheaper of the two at $690, against $1,190 for the Laco Münster — a $500 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Münster or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon?

The Laco Münster wears larger at 45mm versus 43.5mm for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco Münster or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon?

The Laco Münster is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon.

What movement does the Laco Münster run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon?

The Laco Münster runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon runs a manual (Manufaktur Waldhoff 96A0).

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Laco MünstervsManufaktur Waldhoff Paragon

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Laco Münster

861748

MSRP $1,190

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Paragon

MSRP $690

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Münster45mm

Paragon43.5mm

Power Reserve

Münster—

Paragon40h

Water Resistance

Münster100m

Paragon30m

MSRP

Münster$1,190

Paragon$690

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

45mm

43.5mm

Thickness

0mm

11mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

51mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Material

—

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

100m

30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Pearl

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Manufaktur Waldhoff 96A0

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,190

$690

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