Which is cheaper, the Laco Malawi or the Seiko 5KX?

At MSRP the Seiko 5KX is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $990 for the Laco Malawi — a $640 gap before any retailer discounting.

What movement does the Laco Malawi run compared to the Seiko 5KX?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco Malawi uses the Miyota 821 and the Seiko 5KX uses the Seiko 4R36.

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Laco MalawivsSeiko 5KX

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Laco Malawi

862112

MSRP $990

MSRP $350

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Malawi42.5mm

5KX42.5mm

Power Reserve

Malawi—

5KX41h

Water Resistance

Malawi—

5KX100m

MSRP

Malawi$990

5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821

Seiko 4R36

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$990

$350

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