Which is cheaper, the Laco Kempten Erbstück or the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII?

At MSRP the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is the cheaper of the two at $1,679, against $2,250 for the Laco Kempten Erbstück — a $571 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Kempten Erbstück or the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII?

The Laco Kempten Erbstück wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco Kempten Erbstück or the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII?

The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Laco Kempten Erbstück.

What movement does the Laco Kempten Erbstück run compared to the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII?

The Laco Kempten Erbstück runs a manual caliber (Sellita SW210), while the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII runs a automatic (Sellita SW510).

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Laco Kempten ErbstückvsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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Laco Kempten Erbstück

862097

MSRP $2,250

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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII

skymaster-38-m6-1-1

MSRP $1,679

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Kempten Erbstück39mm

Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm

Power Reserve

Kempten Erbstück—

Skymaster 38 MKIII—

Water Resistance

Kempten Erbstück50m

Skymaster 38 MKIII100m

MSRP

Kempten Erbstück$2,250

Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

M6.1.1

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW210

Sellita SW510

Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,250

$1,679

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