Head to head
Laco vs LiP Général De Gaulle 39mm
Two automatic watches from different brands, €9 apart, recorded at Tempus on 12 November 2026.
What the spec sheets say
On measurable criteria the two sheets are level: the choice comes down to brand and design.
- Choose the Laco if you prefer its brand or its design: the spec sheet gives it no edge.
- Choose the LiP Général De Gaulle 39mm if you prefer its brand or its design: the spec sheet gives it no edge.
Line by line
CriterionLacoLip
Price at our check€440€449
MovementAutomaticAutomatic
CalibreLaco 2S (base Miyota 82S0), seconde stopMiyota 821A
CrystalSapphireSapphire
Water resistance50 m50 m
Diameter39 mm39 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 LiP Général De Gaulle 39mm?
The Laco, at €440 against €449 at our check on 12 November 2026.
Which is more water-resistant?
Neither: both are water-resistant to 50 m.
Do they have the same crystal?
Yes, a sapphire crystal on both.