Which is cheaper, the Laco Himalaya 42 RB or the Vertex M60C AquaLion DC?

At MSRP the Laco Himalaya 42 RB is the cheaper of the two at $1,200, against $3,345 for the Vertex M60C AquaLion DC — a $2,145 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Himalaya 42 RB or the Vertex M60C AquaLion DC?

The Laco Himalaya 42 RB wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Vertex M60C AquaLion DC — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco Himalaya 42 RB or the Vertex M60C AquaLion DC?

The Vertex M60C AquaLion DC is rated to 600m versus 300m for the Laco Himalaya 42 RB.

What movement does the Laco Himalaya 42 RB run compared to the Vertex M60C AquaLion DC?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco Himalaya 42 RB uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Vertex M60C AquaLion DC uses the Sellita SW300-1.

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Laco Himalaya 42 RBvsVertex M60C AquaLion DC

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Laco Himalaya 42 RB

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MSRP $1,200

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Vertex M60C AquaLion DC

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MSRP $3,345

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Himalaya 42 RB42mm

M60C AquaLion DC40mm

Power Reserve

Himalaya 42 RB—

M60C AquaLion DC42h

Water Resistance

Himalaya 42 RB300m

M60C AquaLion DC600m

MSRP

Himalaya 42 RB$1,200

M60C AquaLion DC$3,345

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

0mm

14mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

49mm

Water Resistance

300m

600m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$3,345

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