Which is cheaper, the Laco Luzern or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

At MSRP the Laco Luzern is the cheaper of the two at $410, against $529 for the Zelos Helmsman 3 — a $119 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Luzern or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

The Laco Luzern wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Zelos Helmsman 3 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco Luzern or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

The Zelos Helmsman 3 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Laco Luzern.

What movement does the Laco Luzern run compared to the Zelos Helmsman 3?

The Laco Luzern runs a quartz caliber, while the Zelos Helmsman 3 runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

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Laco LuzernvsZelos Helmsman 3

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Laco Luzern

861972

MSRP $410

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Zelos Helmsman 3

MSRP $529

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Luzern42mm

Helmsman 340mm

Power Reserve

Luzern—

Helmsman 3—

Water Resistance

Luzern50m

Helmsman 3200m

MSRP

Luzern$410

Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

SS - Frost

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 9015

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$410

$529

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