Which is cheaper, the Laco Chemnitz 38 or the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic?

At MSRP the Laco Chemnitz 38 is the cheaper of the two at $540, against $915 for the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic — a $375 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Chemnitz 38 or the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic?

The Pompeak Sub-Aquatic wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Laco Chemnitz 38 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Laco Chemnitz 38 run compared to the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco Chemnitz 38 uses the Miyota 9015 and the Pompeak Sub-Aquatic uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Laco Chemnitz 38vsPompeak Sub-Aquatic

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Laco Chemnitz 38

862065

MSRP $540

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Pompeak Sub-Aquatic

MSRP $915

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chemnitz 3838mm

Sub-Aquatic40mm

Power Reserve

Chemnitz 38—

Sub-Aquatic38h

Water Resistance

Chemnitz 38—

Sub-Aquatic200m

MSRP

Chemnitz 38$540

Sub-Aquatic$915

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Thickness

10.3mm

13mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

48mm

Lug Width

0mm

20mm

Material

Stainless steel, brushed finish

904L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

—

200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$540

$915

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