Which is cheaper, the Laco Monte Carlo or the Zero West FS-2 Flying Scotsman?

At MSRP the Laco Monte Carlo is the cheaper of the two at $2,250, against $3,600 for the Zero West FS-2 Flying Scotsman — a $1,350 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Monte Carlo or the Zero West FS-2 Flying Scotsman?

The Laco Monte Carlo wears larger at 44mm versus 41mm for the Zero West FS-2 Flying Scotsman — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco Monte Carlo or the Zero West FS-2 Flying Scotsman?

The Zero West FS-2 Flying Scotsman is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Laco Monte Carlo.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Laco Monte Carlo or the Zero West FS-2 Flying Scotsman?

The Zero West FS-2 Flying Scotsman carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Laco Monte Carlo.

What movement does the Laco Monte Carlo run compared to the Zero West FS-2 Flying Scotsman?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco Monte Carlo uses the Valjoux 7750 and the Zero West FS-2 Flying Scotsman uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Laco Monte CarlovsZero West FS-2 Flying Scotsman

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Laco Monte Carlo

861815

MSRP $2,250

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Zero West FS-2 Flying Scotsman

MSRP $3,600

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Monte Carlo44mm

FS-2 Flying Scotsman41mm

Power Reserve

Monte Carlo40h

FS-2 Flying Scotsman41h

Water Resistance

Monte Carlo50m

FS-2 Flying Scotsman100m

MSRP

Monte Carlo$2,250

FS-2 Flying Scotsman$3,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

44mm

41mm

Thickness

16mm

13.1mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

46.3mm

Lug Width

0mm

22mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Valjoux 7750

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,250

$3,600

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