Which is cheaper, the Laco Dortmund Erbstück or the Tissot Telemeter 1938?

At MSRP the Tissot Telemeter 1938 is the cheaper of the two at $2,400, against $2,500 for the Laco Dortmund Erbstück — a $100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Dortmund Erbstück or the Tissot Telemeter 1938?

The Laco Dortmund Erbstück wears larger at 45mm versus 42mm for the Tissot Telemeter 1938 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco Dortmund Erbstück or the Tissot Telemeter 1938?

The Laco Dortmund Erbstück is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Tissot Telemeter 1938.

What movement does the Laco Dortmund Erbstück run compared to the Tissot Telemeter 1938?

The Laco Dortmund Erbstück runs a manual caliber (Sellita SW210), while the Tissot Telemeter 1938 runs a automatic (Tissot Valjoux A05.231).

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Laco Dortmund ErbstückvsTissot Telemeter 1938

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Laco Dortmund Erbstück

861938

MSRP $2,500

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Tissot Telemeter 1938

MSRP $2,400

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dortmund Erbstück45mm

Telemeter 193842mm

Power Reserve

Dortmund Erbstück—

Telemeter 193868h

Water Resistance

Dortmund Erbstück50m

Telemeter 193830m

MSRP

Dortmund Erbstück$2,500

Telemeter 1938$2,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Domed

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Silver

Indices

—

Arabic

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW210

Tissot Valjoux A05.231

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

68h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$2,400

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