Which is cheaper, the Laco Visby 36 or the Minus-8 Layer 2.0?

At MSRP the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 is the cheaper of the two at $398, against $620 for the Laco Visby 36 — a $222 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Visby 36 or the Minus-8 Layer 2.0?

The Minus-8 Layer 2.0 wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Laco Visby 36 — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco Visby 36 or the Minus-8 Layer 2.0?

The Minus-8 Layer 2.0 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Laco Visby 36.

What movement does the Laco Visby 36 run compared to the Minus-8 Layer 2.0?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco Visby 36 uses the Miyota 821A and the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Laco Visby 36vsMinus-8 Layer 2.0

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Laco Visby 36

861900

MSRP $620

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Minus-8 Layer 2.0

layer-2-0

MSRP $398

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At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Visby 3636mm

Layer 2.042mm

Power Reserve

Visby 36—

Layer 2.0—

Water Resistance

Visby 3650m

Layer 2.0100m

MSRP

Visby 36$620

Layer 2.0$398

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

36mm

42mm

Lug Width

18mm

20mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821A

Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$620

$398

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