Which is cheaper, the Laco Basel or the Lorier Merlin?

At MSRP the Laco Basel is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $549 for the Lorier Merlin — a $199 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Basel or the Lorier Merlin?

The Laco Basel wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Lorier Merlin — a 6mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Laco Basel run compared to the Lorier Merlin?

The Laco Basel runs a quartz caliber, while the Lorier Merlin runs a automatic.

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Laco Basel

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MSRP $350

MSRP $549

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Basel42mm

Merlin36mm

Power Reserve

Basel—

Merlin—

Water Resistance

Basel50m

Merlin50m

MSRP

Basel$350

Merlin$549

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Standard

Movement

1 specs

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$350

$549

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