Which is cheaper, the Laco Sydney or the Squale 1545?

At MSRP the Laco Sydney is the cheaper of the two at $620, against $930 for the Squale 1545 — a $310 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Sydney or the Squale 1545?

The Laco Sydney wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Squale 1545 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco Sydney or the Squale 1545?

The Squale 1545 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Laco Sydney.

What movement does the Laco Sydney run compared to the Squale 1545?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco Sydney uses the Miyota 821A and the Squale 1545 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Laco SydneyvsSquale 1545

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Laco Sydney

861890

MSRP $620

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Squale 1545

1545-black-rubber

MSRP $930

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At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sydney42mm

154540mm

Power Reserve

Sydney—

154538h

Water Resistance

Sydney50m

1545300m

MSRP

Sydney$620

1545$930

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

0mm

12mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Steel

Water Resistance

50m

300m

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821A

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$620

$930

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