Which is cheaper, the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH or the Squale 1521?

At MSRP the Squale 1521 is the cheaper of the two at $1,265, against $2,750 for the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH — a $1,485 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH or the Squale 1521?

The Squale 1521 wears larger at 42mm versus 37mm for the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH or the Squale 1521?

The Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH is rated to 510m versus 500m for the Squale 1521.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH or the Squale 1521?

The Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Squale 1521.

What movement does the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH run compared to the Squale 1521?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH uses the Sellita SW510 and the Squale 1521 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPHvsSquale 1521

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Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

MSRP $2,750

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Squale 1521

1521-classic-leather

MSRP $1,265

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At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH37mm

152142mm

Power Reserve

MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH40h

152138h

Water Resistance

MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH510m

1521500m

MSRP

MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH$2,750

1521$1,265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Underside

—

Dial Color

Black

—

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW510

Sellita SW200-1

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

GMT, Chronograph

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,750

$1,265

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