Which is cheaper, the Laco Phoenix or the Zero West AV1 Vulcan?

At MSRP the Laco Phoenix is the cheaper of the two at $2,550, against $4,750 for the Zero West AV1 Vulcan — a $2,200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Phoenix or the Zero West AV1 Vulcan?

The Laco Phoenix wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Zero West AV1 Vulcan — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco Phoenix or the Zero West AV1 Vulcan?

The Zero West AV1 Vulcan is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Laco Phoenix.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Laco Phoenix or the Zero West AV1 Vulcan?

The Zero West AV1 Vulcan carries a 62-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Laco Phoenix.

What movement does the Laco Phoenix run compared to the Zero West AV1 Vulcan?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco Phoenix uses the Valjoux 7750 and the Zero West AV1 Vulcan uses the Sellita SW500.

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Laco PhoenixvsZero West AV1 Vulcan

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Laco Phoenix

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MSRP $2,550

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Zero West AV1 Vulcan

MSRP $4,750

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Phoenix44mm

AV1 Vulcan42mm

Power Reserve

Phoenix40h

AV1 Vulcan62h

Water Resistance

Phoenix50m

AV1 Vulcan100m

MSRP

Phoenix$2,550

AV1 Vulcan$4,750

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

44mm

42mm

Thickness

16mm

13.7mm

Lug Width

0mm

22mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Valjoux 7750

Sellita SW500

Power Reserve

40h

62h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,550

$4,750

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