Laco HockenheimvsOmega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph 40 mm

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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

Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph 40 mm at true scale

Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph 40 mm

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

14.2mm

lowest

15.1mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

40h

52h

highest

MSRP

$2,400

lowest

$4,800

Movement

Valjoux 7750

Omega 3330

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.15mm
15.05mm
Lug Width
21mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 7750
Omega 3330
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
52h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,400
$4,800
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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.

Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph 40 mm

Owners widely consider the 40mm case size of the Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph 40 mm ideal, distinguishing it from larger Speedmaster models. The Omega 3330 movement is seen as solid and serviceable due to its ETA origins, offering excellent value. However, some owners find the watch thicker than comparable automatic watches, with one noting a stiff second stopwatch button. Disagreements exist regarding its value, with one owner calling it Omega's greatest value while another found its thickness combined with the 40mm diameter a reason to move on. One owner reported misalignment at several hour markers and the '5' on the dial being too close to a subdial, while another noted subdials overlapping indices and touching the chapter ring. On balance, owners rate the Omega Speedmaster Racing Co-Axial Chronograph 40 mm highly for its 40mm case size and the value offered by the 3330 movement.