Which is cheaper, the Laco Birmingham 36 or the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 40mm is the cheaper of the two at $228, against $460 for the Laco Birmingham 36 — a $232 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Birmingham 36 or the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

The Sheffield 1A 40mm wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Laco Birmingham 36 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Laco Birmingham 36 run compared to the Sheffield 1A 40mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco Birmingham 36 uses the Miyota 821A and the Sheffield 1A 40mm uses the Seiko NH35.

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Laco Birmingham 36vsSheffield 1A 40mm

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Laco Birmingham 36

861801

MSRP $460

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MSRP $228

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Birmingham 3636mm

1A 40mm40mm

Power Reserve

Birmingham 36—

1A 40mm—

Water Resistance

Birmingham 36—

1A 40mm200m

MSRP

Birmingham 36$460

1A 40mm$228

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

36mm

40mm

Thickness

12mm

13mm

Lug-to-Lug

43.5mm

48mm

Lug Width

0mm

20mm

Water Resistance

—

200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821A

Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$460

$228

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