Which is cheaper, the Laco Daintree or the Squale 1545?

At MSRP the Squale 1545 is the cheaper of the two at $930, against $990 for the Laco Daintree — a $60 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Daintree or the Squale 1545?

The Laco Daintree wears larger at 42.5mm versus 40mm for the Squale 1545 — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Laco Daintree run compared to the Squale 1545?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco Daintree uses the Miyota 821 and the Squale 1545 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Laco DaintreevsSquale 1545

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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Laco Daintree

862114

MSRP $990

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Squale 1545

1545-black-rubber

MSRP $930

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At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Daintree42.5mm

154540mm

Power Reserve

Daintree—

154538h

Water Resistance

Daintree—

1545300m

MSRP

Daintree$990

1545$930

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

42.5mm

40mm

Lug Width

0mm

20mm

Material

Stainless steel

Steel

Water Resistance

—

300m

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$990

$930

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