Which is cheaper, the Laco Altenburg or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

At MSRP the Zelos Swordfish 3 is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $540 for the Laco Altenburg — a $141 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Altenburg or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

The Zelos Swordfish 3 wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Laco Altenburg — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco Altenburg or the Zelos Swordfish 3?

The Zelos Swordfish 3 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Laco Altenburg.

What movement does the Laco Altenburg run compared to the Zelos Swordfish 3?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco Altenburg uses the Miyota 82S0 and the Zelos Swordfish 3 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Laco AltenburgvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Laco Altenburg

861991

MSRP $540

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Zelos Swordfish 3

MSRP $399

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altenburg39mm

Swordfish 340mm

Power Reserve

Altenburg—

Swordfish 3—

Water Resistance

Altenburg50m

Swordfish 3200m

MSRP

Altenburg$540

Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Bronze

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 82S0

Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$540

$399

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