Which is cheaper, the Laco Kilimanjaro or the Squale 1521?

At MSRP the Laco Kilimanjaro is the cheaper of the two at $990, against $1,265 for the Squale 1521 — a $275 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Kilimanjaro or the Squale 1521?

The Laco Kilimanjaro wears larger at 42.5mm versus 42mm for the Squale 1521 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco Kilimanjaro or the Squale 1521?

The Squale 1521 is rated to 500m versus 200m for the Laco Kilimanjaro.

What movement does the Laco Kilimanjaro run compared to the Squale 1521?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco Kilimanjaro uses the Miyota 821 and the Squale 1521 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Laco KilimanjarovsSquale 1521

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Laco Kilimanjaro

862111

MSRP $990

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Squale 1521

1521-classic-leather

MSRP $1,265

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At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Kilimanjaro42.5mm

152142mm

Power Reserve

Kilimanjaro—

152138h

Water Resistance

Kilimanjaro200m

1521500m

MSRP

Kilimanjaro$990

1521$1,265

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

42.5mm

42mm

Thickness

12mm

12.5mm

Material

Stainless steel

Steel

Water Resistance

200m

500m

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$990

$1,265

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