Laco Himalaya 42 RBvsSquale Matic

Matic
SqualeMatic

Ref. matic-grey-rubber·MSRP $1,595

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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 Himalaya 42 RB at true scale

Himalaya 42 RB

Squale Matic at true scale

Matic

Diameter

42mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

51mm

Thickness

n/a

16mm

Water Resistance

300m

600m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$1,200

lowest

$1,595

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
n/a
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
51mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Steel
Water Resistance
300m
600m

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
0h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$1,595
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Reviews

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

Laco Himalaya 42 RB

Owners widely praise the Laco Himalaya 42 RB for its comfortable 42mm wearability and excellent strap, with one owner calling it the ultimate GADA watch for its classy tool watch feel. Reviewers note its utilitarian function and reasonable price, though some find its bezel requires too much force to turn. One owner considers the 42mm case size great. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Laco Himalaya 42 RB highly for its comfortable wearability and utilitarian value.

Squale Matic

Owners widely praise the Squale Matic for its superb finishing and comfortable wearability, with many noting its vintage-inspired design and the 4 o'clock crown contributing to a compact feel on the wrist despite its 44mm size. Reviewers highlight the outstanding lume on the hands and the double-domed sapphire crystal as favorite features, while some owners find the bezel insert glossy and the lume on the orange indices to be almost non-existent. One owner dislikes how the oyster bracelet terminates at the springbars instead of sitting flush with the case. The Squale Matic is powered by a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Squale Matic highly for its robust build quality and comfortable, vintage-inspired ergonomics at its price point.