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Laco · Basel

Laco Basel

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$350Sold out

Case

Diameter
42mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
stainless steel
Water resistance
50m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Mineral

Movement

Type
Quartz

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
none
Bracelet
leather_strap

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Owners widely appreciate the Laco Basel's Type B dial for its legibility and lume, with one owner noting a consistent accuracy of +2.5 seconds per day. The 42mm case is considered very wearable, with its 50mm lug-to-lug distance fitting well on smaller wrists. The quartz chronograph movement is seen as simple and reliable, and the manual winding action is described as exceptionally pleasing. The Laco Basel offers good value, though some microbrands may present better deals. One owner finds the quality decent, though not on the same level as high-end brands. Overall, owners rate the Laco Basel highly for its legible Type B dial and comfortable wearability, especially given its value proposition.

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