Which is cheaper, the Laco Friedrichshafen Erbstück or the Squale Matic S?

At MSRP the Squale Matic S is the cheaper of the two at $1,525, against $2,500 for the Laco Friedrichshafen Erbstück — a $975 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Friedrichshafen Erbstück or the Squale Matic S?

The Laco Friedrichshafen Erbstück wears larger at 45mm versus 39.5mm for the Squale Matic S — a 5.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco Friedrichshafen Erbstück or the Squale Matic S?

The Squale Matic S is rated to 600m versus 50m for the Laco Friedrichshafen Erbstück.

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Laco Friedrichshafen ErbstückvsSquale Matic S

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Laco Friedrichshafen Erbstück

861934

MSRP $2,500

See the full Friedrichshafen Erbstück

Squale Matic S

squale-matic-s-orange-hydroleather

MSRP $1,525

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Friedrichshafen Erbstück45mm

Matic S39.5mm

Power Reserve

Friedrichshafen Erbstück—

Matic S38h

Water Resistance

Friedrichshafen Erbstück50m

Matic S600m

MSRP

Friedrichshafen Erbstück$2,500

Matic S$1,525

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

45mm

39.5mm

Thickness

0mm

12.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

47mm

Lug Width

0mm

19mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Steel

Water Resistance

50m

600m

Movement

1 specs

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$1,525

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