Which is cheaper, the Laco Himalaya 42 RB or the Squale Matic?

At MSRP the Laco Himalaya 42 RB is the cheaper of the two at $1,200, against $1,595 for the Squale Matic — a $395 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Himalaya 42 RB or the Squale Matic?

The Squale Matic wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Laco Himalaya 42 RB — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco Himalaya 42 RB or the Squale Matic?

The Squale Matic is rated to 600m versus 300m for the Laco Himalaya 42 RB.

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Laco Himalaya 42 RBvsSquale Matic

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Laco Himalaya 42 RB

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MSRP $1,200

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Squale Matic

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MSRP $1,595

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Himalaya 42 RB42mm

Matic44mm

Power Reserve

Himalaya 42 RB—

Matic38h

Water Resistance

Himalaya 42 RB300m

Matic600m

MSRP

Himalaya 42 RB$1,200

Matic$1,595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

42mm

44mm

Thickness

0mm

16mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

51mm

Lug Width

0mm

22mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Steel

Water Resistance

300m

600m

Movement

1 specs

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$1,595

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