Laco Aachen 42vsLaco Augsburg 39
Laco Aachen 42
Laco 2S, 42 h, sapphire, 50 m, 42 mm
€370–420
Laco Augsburg 39
Laco 2S, 42 h, sapphire, 50 m, 39 mm
€370–420
The differences
- Both sit in the same price band: €370–420 against €370–420.
- They share the same movement, the Laco 2S: inside they are the same, and the difference lies in the case, the crystal and the dial.
- The Augsburg 39 is more compact: 39 mm across and 46.5 mm lug-to-lug, against 42 mm and 50 mm for the Aachen 42.
Choose the Aachen 42
If you prefer its design: on the key figures they are very close.
Side by side, to scale
Both drawn at the same scale from the manufacturers’ dimensions.
Figure by figure
| Figure | Laco Aachen 42 | Laco Augsburg 39 |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative price band | €370–420 | €370–420 |
| Movement | Laco 2S | Laco 2S |
| Power reserve | 42 h | 42 h |
| Beat rate | 21,600 bph | 21,600 bph |
| Crystal | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| Water resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Diameter | 42 mm | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 11.8 mm | 11.6 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | 50 mm | 46.5 mm |
| Hacking seconds | Yes | Yes |
| Hand winding | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating bezel | No | No |
| Strap or bracelet | Leather strap | Leather strap |
| Brand origin | Germany | Germany |
| See price on AmazonSee specs | See price on AmazonSee specs |
In red, the best figure in each row. Manufacturer data.
Frequently asked questions
Which has more power reserve, the Aachen 42 or the Augsburg 39?
Both have 42 h.
Which is less expensive?
The Laco Aachen 42, with an indicative price band of €370–420 against €370–420. The exact price changes on Amazon.
Which handles water better?
Both are water resistant to 50 m.
Which suits a small wrist better?
The Laco Augsburg 39, because it measures 46.5 mm lug-to-lug, the figure that decides whether the lugs overhang the wrist.