Head to head
Laco vs Squale Sub-39 GMT Vintage Bleu
Two automatic watches from different brands, €40 apart, recorded at Tempus on 12 November 2026.
What the spec sheets say
The Laco leads on 0 points, the Squale Sub-39 GMT Vintage Bleu on 1 (water resistance).
- Choose the Laco if you prefer its brand or its design: the spec sheet gives it no edge.
- Choose the Squale Sub-39 GMT Vintage Bleu if you plan to swim or dive with it.
Line by line
CriterionLacoSquale
Price at our check€1,850€1,890
MovementAutomaticAutomatic
CalibreLaco 330 (base Sellita 330-2)Sellita SW 330-1
CrystalSapphireSapphire
Water resistance200 m300 mAdvantage
Diameter40 mm40.5 mm
Thickness11.9 mm12 mm
Comparison based on the retailer’s spec sheets, without handling the watches. Criteria with no objective winner (diameter, calibre) are left undecided.
Questions
Short answers
Which is cheaper, the Laco or the Squale Sub-39 GMT Vintage Bleu?
The Laco, at €1,850 against €1,890 at our check on 12 November 2026.
Which is more water-resistant?
The Squale Sub-39 GMT Vintage Bleu, water-resistant to 300 m against 200 m.
Do they have the same crystal?
Yes, a sapphire crystal on both.