Which is cheaper, the Laco Chemnitz 38 or the Squale 1545?

At MSRP the Laco Chemnitz 38 is the cheaper of the two at $540, against $930 for the Squale 1545 — a $390 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Chemnitz 38 or the Squale 1545?

The Squale 1545 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 Squale 1545?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco Chemnitz 38 uses the Miyota 9015 and the Squale 1545 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Laco Chemnitz 38vsSquale 1545

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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Laco Chemnitz 38

862065

MSRP $540

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Squale 1545

1545-black-rubber

MSRP $930

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chemnitz 3838mm

154540mm

Power Reserve

Chemnitz 38—

154538h

Water Resistance

Chemnitz 38—

1545300m

MSRP

Chemnitz 38$540

1545$930

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Thickness

10.3mm

12mm

Lug Width

0mm

20mm

Material

Stainless steel, brushed finish

Steel

Water Resistance

—

300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$540

$930

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