Which is cheaper, the Laco Himalaya 39 or the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Diver Aquamar?

At MSRP the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Diver Aquamar is the cheaper of the two at $1,050, against $1,200 for the Laco Himalaya 39 — a $150 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Himalaya 39 or the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Diver Aquamar?

The Laco Himalaya 39 wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Diver Aquamar — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco Himalaya 39 or the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Diver Aquamar?

The Laco Himalaya 39 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Diver Aquamar.

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Laco Himalaya 39

862131.0

MSRP $1,200

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Nivada Grenchen Antarctic Diver Aquamar

MSRP $1,050

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Himalaya 3939mm

Antarctic Diver Aquamar38mm

Power Reserve

Himalaya 39—

Antarctic Diver Aquamar38h

Water Resistance

Himalaya 39300m

Antarctic Diver Aquamar200m

MSRP

Himalaya 39$1,200

Antarctic Diver Aquamar$1,050

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire

AR Coating

—

Underside

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Beat Rate

0 vph

4 vph

Power Reserve

38h

Complications

None

GMT

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$1,050

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