Laco HockenheimvsLIV Watches P-51

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Laco Hockenheim at true scale

Hockenheim

LIV Watches P-51 at true scale

P-51

Diameter

42mm

42.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50mm

Thickness

14.2mm

lowest

15mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

40h

highest

12h

MSRP

$2,400

$2,150

lowest

Movement

Valjoux 7750

Valjoux 7750

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
42.8mm
Thickness
14.15mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Stainless steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h
12h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$2,150
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Laco Hockenheim

Owners praise the Laco Hockenheim's Type B dial for legibility and lume. One owner reports consistent accuracy of +2.5 seconds per day and finds the manual winding feel superior to automatics. The community generally considers the quality decent, though not on par with higher-end brands. Some owners appreciate the chronograph's reduced 42mm case size. Overall, owners rate the Laco Hockenheim highly for its legible Type B dial and reliable timekeeping.

LIV Watches P-51

Owners widely praise the LIV Watches P-51 for its excellent build quality, attention to detail, and appealing pilot-watch design, noting its impressive legibility with BGW9 lume and AR-coated crystal. One owner specifically highlights the attractive blue dial with orange accents and the titanium and matte ceramic construction. The Valjoux 7750 movement is regulated to +/- 4 seconds per day, and the watch features 100m water resistance and a ceramic bezel. However, some owners find the price, ranging from $750 to $1931AUD, to be high compared to other Valjoux 775X chronograph options. One owner expressed concern regarding lume performance, citing previous discussions about LIV watches. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the LIV Watches P-51 highly for its construction quality and finishing at the price point.