Which is cheaper, the Laco Friedrichshafen or the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto?

At MSRP the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is the cheaper of the two at $699, against $1,350 for the Laco Friedrichshafen — a $651 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Friedrichshafen or the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto?

The Laco Friedrichshafen wears larger at 45mm versus 39mm for the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco Friedrichshafen or the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto?

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Laco Friedrichshafen.

What movement does the Laco Friedrichshafen run compared to the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco Friedrichshafen uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses the Miyota 9015.

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Laco FriedrichshafenvsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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Laco Friedrichshafen

861753

MSRP $1,350

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Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

MSRP $699

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Friedrichshafen45mm

D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm

Power Reserve

Friedrichshafen—

D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto—

Water Resistance

Friedrichshafen100m

D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m

MSRP

Friedrichshafen$1,350

D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Anacapa

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,350

$699

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