Which is cheaper, the Laco BELL X-1 or the Lorier Merlin?

At MSRP the Lorier Merlin is the cheaper of the two at $549, against $650 for the Laco BELL X-1 — a $101 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco BELL X-1 or the Lorier Merlin?

The Laco BELL X-1 wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Lorier Merlin — a 6mm difference across the dial.

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Laco BELL X-1

861907

MSRP $650

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MSRP $549

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

BELL X-142mm

Merlin36mm

Power Reserve

BELL X-1—

Merlin—

Water Resistance

BELL X-1—

Merlin50m

MSRP

BELL X-1$650

Merlin$549

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Standard

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821A

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$549

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