Which is cheaper, the Laco Monte Carlo or the Laco Kiel.2.MB Blau?

At MSRP the Laco Monte Carlo is the cheaper of the two at $2,250, against $2,890 for the Laco Kiel.2.MB Blau — a $640 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Monte Carlo or the Laco Kiel.2.MB Blau?

The Laco Monte Carlo wears larger at 44mm versus 43mm for the Laco Kiel.2.MB Blau — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco Monte Carlo or the Laco Kiel.2.MB Blau?

The Laco Kiel.2.MB Blau is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Laco Monte Carlo.

What movement does the Laco Monte Carlo run compared to the Laco Kiel.2.MB Blau?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco Monte Carlo uses the Valjoux 7750 and the Laco Kiel.2.MB Blau uses the Sellita SW500.

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Laco Monte Carlo

861815

MSRP $2,250

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Laco Kiel.2.MB Blau

862186.mb

MSRP $2,890

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At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Monte Carlo44mm

Kiel.2.MB Blau43mm

Power Reserve

Monte Carlo40h

Kiel.2.MB Blau—

Water Resistance

Monte Carlo50m

Kiel.2.MB Blau100m

MSRP

Monte Carlo$2,250

Kiel.2.MB Blau$2,890

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

44mm

43mm

Thickness

16mm

0mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Valjoux 7750

Sellita SW500

Power Reserve

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,250

$2,890

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