Laco Mojave 42vsYema Diver
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Measurements
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Mojave 42
Diver
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13mm
10.9mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
MSRP
$1,200
$990
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Laco Mojave 42 for its legibility, solid timekeeping, and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting accuracy at +3 seconds per day and another appreciating the substantial, manual-wind feel. Reviewers highlight its utilitarian competency and value, though some find the design lacks imagination. Owners report it is a good size for a flieger-style watch, fitting well on smaller wrists, and appreciate the scratch-resistant AR coating. One owner questioned its weight comfort, finding it heavier than a larger model. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Laco Mojave 42 highly for its practical competency and value as a daily tool watch.
One owner reported a water ingress issue on their Yema Diver the first time it got wet in a lake, despite rinsing and inspecting the watch and bezel. Another owner notes this manual wind Yema Diver has a cool patina but is unlikely to be waterproof or gain value. Overall, owners view the Yema Diver as a fun second watch rather than an investment.
The Swiss Sellita movement is a notable feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.
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