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Laco BELL X-1vsPraesidus Rec Spec

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BELL X-1
LacoBELL X-1
MSRP $650
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Rec Spec
PraesidusRec Spec
MSRP $235
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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BELL X-142mm
Rec Spec38mm
Power Reserve
BELL X-1—
Rec Spec—
Water Resistance
BELL X-1—
Rec Spec100m
MSRP
BELL X-1$650
Rec Spec$235

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
—
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.25mm
—
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
—
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
—
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
—
Nylon NATO 38mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 821A
Seiko NH36

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$235
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