Head to head
LIP Rallye Méca Quartz Chronographe 40 mm vs Swiss Military Chronographe SM34012.04
Two quartz watches from different brands, €0 apart, recorded at Tempus on 12 November 2026.
What the spec sheets say
The LIP Rallye Méca Quartz Chronographe 40 mm leads on 1 point (crystal), the Swiss Military Chronographe SM34012.04 on 0.
- Choose the LIP Rallye Méca Quartz Chronographe 40 mm if you want a crystal that resists scratches better.
- Choose the Swiss Military Chronographe SM34012.04 if you prefer its brand or its design: the spec sheet gives it no edge.
Line by line
CriterionLipSwiss Millitary
Price at our check€399€399
MovementQuartzQuartz
CalibreTime Module VK64ETA Quartz Cal. G10.212
CrystalSapphireAdvantageMineral
Water resistance50 m50 m
Diameter40 mm41 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 LIP Rallye Méca Quartz Chronographe 40 mm or the Swiss Military Chronographe SM34012.04?
They were the same price at our check on 12 November 2026: €399.
Which is more water-resistant?
Neither: both are water-resistant to 50 m.
Do they have the same crystal?
No. The LIP Rallye Méca Quartz Chronographe 40 mm has a sapphire crystal, the Swiss Military Chronographe SM34012.04 a mineral one.