Which is cheaper, the Laco Monte Carlo or the LIV Watches GX-Diver's?

At MSRP the LIV Watches GX-Diver's is the cheaper of the two at $890, against $2,250 for the Laco Monte Carlo — a $1,360 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Monte Carlo or the LIV Watches GX-Diver's?

The Laco Monte Carlo wears larger at 44mm versus 41mm for the LIV Watches GX-Diver's — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco Monte Carlo or the LIV Watches GX-Diver's?

The LIV Watches GX-Diver's is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Laco Monte Carlo.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Laco Monte Carlo or the LIV Watches GX-Diver's?

The LIV Watches GX-Diver's carries a 68-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Laco Monte Carlo.

What movement does the Laco Monte Carlo run compared to the LIV Watches GX-Diver's?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco Monte Carlo uses the Valjoux 7750 and the LIV Watches GX-Diver's uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Laco Monte Carlo

Ref. 861815·MSRP $2,250

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MSRP $890

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The measurements

Sized up.

Catalogue photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimetre scale.

Monte Carlo

GX-Diver's

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

44mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

n/a

48mm

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

16mm

12.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

Rated in metres, not marketing.

50m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

How long it runs off the wrist.

40h

68h

highest

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$2,250

$890

lowest

Movement

What drives the hands.

Valjoux 7750

Sellita SW200-1

Spec

Monte Carlo

GX-Diver's

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

n/a

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Valjoux 7750

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

40h

68h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,250

$890

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