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

46mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

52.4mm

Thickness

14.2mm

lowest

15.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

40h

highest

12h

MSRP

$2,400

$2,200

lowest

Movement

Valjoux 7750

Valjoux 7750

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
46mm
Thickness
14.15mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
52.4mm
Lug Width
21mm
23mm
Material
Stainless steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h
12h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$2,200
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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 striking pilot design, with many noting that images fail to capture its full appeal. Reviewers highlight its legibility, aided by BGW9 lume and an anti-reflective crystal, and its robust construction, including titanium and matte ceramic options. One owner notes the Valjoux 7750 movement is regulated to within +/- 4 seconds per day. However, one owner expresses concern about lume performance, referencing past discussions about LIV watches, and prices range from $550 to $1931 AUD depending on the specific model and variant. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the LIV Watches P-51 highly for its distinctive design and solid construction at its price point.