Which is cheaper, the Laco Phoenix or the Laco Kiel.2.MB Schwarz?

At MSRP the Laco Phoenix is the cheaper of the two at $2,550, against $2,890 for the Laco Kiel.2.MB Schwarz — a $340 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Phoenix or the Laco Kiel.2.MB Schwarz?

The Laco Phoenix wears larger at 44mm versus 43mm for the Laco Kiel.2.MB Schwarz — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco Phoenix or the Laco Kiel.2.MB Schwarz?

The Laco Kiel.2.MB Schwarz is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Laco Phoenix.

What movement does the Laco Phoenix run compared to the Laco Kiel.2.MB Schwarz?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco Phoenix uses the Valjoux 7750 and the Laco Kiel.2.MB Schwarz uses the Sellita SW500.

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Laco PhoenixvsLaco Kiel.2.MB Schwarz

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Laco Phoenix

861916

MSRP $2,550

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Laco Kiel.2.MB Schwarz

862148.mb

MSRP $2,890

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At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Phoenix44mm

Kiel.2.MB Schwarz43mm

Power Reserve

Phoenix40h

Kiel.2.MB Schwarz—

Water Resistance

Phoenix50m

Kiel.2.MB Schwarz100m

MSRP

Phoenix$2,550

Kiel.2.MB Schwarz$2,890

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

44mm

43mm

Thickness

16mm

0mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Valjoux 7750

Sellita SW500

Power Reserve

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,550

$2,890

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