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Watches/Alternatives/Laco DC-3

Watch alternatives

Alternatives to the Laco DC-3

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Case diameter
42 mm
Lug-to-lug
Not recorded
Movement
Automatic
Catalog MSRP
$650
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Closest catalog matchAddiesdive Quartz Watch MY-1508 Sports Watches Military Wirstwatches$35 recorded MSRP, $615 lowerSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPBaltany Military Quartz Chrono With Calendar Watches S5045$140 recorded MSRP, $510 lowerSee the match ↓

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57 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

Laco BELL X-1
Laco

BELL X-1

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.6 mm thinner case

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Laco Sydney
Laco

Sydney

  • $620 recorded MSRP, $30 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Laco "Used Look" by Laco Watches
Laco

"Used Look" by Laco Watches

  • $480 recorded MSRP, $170 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.4 mm thinner case

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Revelot LIMA Flieger Black Grade 5 Titanium
Revelot

LIMA Flieger Black Grade 5 Titanium

  • $635 recorded MSRP, $15 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thinner case

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Revelot LIMA Flieger Black Damascus Steel
Revelot

LIMA Flieger Black Damascus Steel

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thinner case. $1,125 recorded MSRP, $475 higher

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Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph
Archimede Watches

Pilot Chronograph

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.8 mm thicker case. $1,880 recorded MSRP, $1,230 higher

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Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph
Archimede Watches

Pilot Chronograph

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.8 mm thicker case

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Trintec CoPilot
Trintec

CoPilot

  • $450 recorded MSRP, $200 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.2 mm thicker case

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Aera Instruments AERA P-1
Aera Instruments

AERA P-1

  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2 mm thicker case. $2,550 recorded MSRP, $1,900 higher

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Revelot LIMA Flieger Army Damascus Steel
Revelot

LIMA Flieger Army Damascus Steel

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thinner case. $1,125 recorded MSRP, $475 higher

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Seagull Army One Military Watch
Seagull

Army One Military Watch

  • $309 recorded MSRP, $341 lower
  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.2 mm thicker case

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Biatec Corsair CS TAMI
Biatec

Corsair CS TAMI

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.7 mm thinner case. $1,933 recorded MSRP, $1,283 higher

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Mainstream picks· 12

Established-brand matches. Compare the recorded dimensions, movement and price for each watch.

Stowa Flieger Verus 40 Baumuster B
Stowa

Flieger Verus 40 Baumuster B

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.6 mm thinner case

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Bulova Black Dial Leather Strap A-15 Pilot 96A245
Bulova

Black Dial Leather Strap A-15 Pilot 96A245

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$750 recorded MSRP, $100 higher

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thinner case. $1,075 recorded MSRP, $425 higher

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Stowa Flieger Classic 40 Baumuster B
Stowa

Flieger Classic 40 Baumuster B

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.2 mm thinner case

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Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Expedition Auto

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.3 mm thinner case. $1,195 recorded MSRP, $545 higher

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Stowa Chronograph 1938 black
Stowa

Chronograph 1938 black

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.9 mm thicker case

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Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Titanium Auto

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.4 mm thinner case. $1,195 recorded MSRP, $545 higher

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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
Marathon

Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.3 mm thinner case. $1,300 recorded MSRP, $650 higher

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Glycine Men's Airman GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0069
Glycine

Men's Airman GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0069

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$905 recorded MSRP, $255 higher

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Damasko DC70/2
Damasko

DC70/2

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Glycine Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0571
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 42mm Automatic Watch GL0571

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.2 mm thinner case. $675 recorded MSRP, $25 higher

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Damasko DK36
Damasko

DK36

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Cheaper alternatives· 12

Matches in a lower price band. A recorded MSRP difference is shown only when both prices are known.

Swatch Sistem Pilote
Swatch

Sistem Pilote

  • $285 recorded MSRP, $365 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case

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Timex Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Eco-Conscious Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Eco-Conscious Fabric Strap Watch

  • $309 recorded MSRP, $341 lower
  • 39 mm case, 3 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Swatch Sistem Slate
Swatch

Sistem Slate

  • $250 recorded MSRP, $400 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case

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Swatch Sistem Meche
Swatch

Sistem Meche

  • $250 recorded MSRP, $400 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thicker case

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Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch

  • $299 recorded MSRP, $351 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Timex MK1 Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

MK1 Chronograph 40mm Leather Strap Watch

  • $249 recorded MSRP, $401 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
What changes

Hybrid movement instead of automatic

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Orient RA-AC0H02N10A
Orient

RA-AC0H02N10A

  • $285 recorded MSRP, $365 lower
  • 49.5 mm case, 7.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Seiko SCVE053
Seiko

SCVE053

  • $207 recorded MSRP, $443 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.2 mm thinner case

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Orient RA-AC0H
Orient

RA-AC0H

  • $265 recorded MSRP, $385 lower
  • 49.5 mm case, 7.5 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Orient Golden Eye II
Orient

Golden Eye II

  • $315 recorded MSRP, $335 lower
  • 38.5 mm case, 3.5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.8 mm thinner case

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Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

  • 39 mm case, 3 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.3 mm thinner case

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Seiko 5 Sports SRPD85K1
Seiko

5 Sports SRPD85K1

  • $320 recorded MSRP, $330 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.6 mm thicker case

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Pricier alternatives· 12

Matches in a higher price band. Check the specifications to decide whether the differences matter to you.

Longines LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION
Longines

LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION

  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.5 mm thicker case. $5,650 recorded MSRP, $5,000 higher

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Junghans Pilot Automatic
Junghans

Pilot Automatic

  • 43.3 mm case, 1.3 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.3 mm thinner case. $2,510 recorded MSRP, $1,860 higher

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Junghans Pilot Chronoscope
Junghans

Pilot Chronoscope

  • 43.3 mm case, 1.3 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.6 mm thicker case. $3,220 recorded MSRP, $2,570 higher

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Glycine Men's Airman Contemporary Purist 42mm Automatic Watch GL0492
Glycine

Men's Airman Contemporary Purist 42mm Automatic Watch GL0492

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.6 mm thinner case. $2,700 recorded MSRP, $2,050 higher

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Glycine Men's Airman Contemporary GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0493
Glycine

Men's Airman Contemporary GMT 42mm Automatic Watch GL0493

  • Same 42 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.6 mm thinner case. $2,700 recorded MSRP, $2,050 higher

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IWC Schaffhausen Iw329301 Big Pilots Watch
IWC Schaffhausen

Iw329301 Big Pilots Watch

  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.8 mm thicker case. $9,700 recorded MSRP, $9,050 higher

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Oris Hölstein Edition 2025
Oris

Hölstein Edition 2025

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$5,000 recorded MSRP, $4,350 higher

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Longines LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE
Longines

LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.7 mm thicker case. $3,400 recorded MSRP, $2,750 higher

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Glycine Men's Airpilot 41mm Automatic Watch GL0513
Glycine

Men's Airpilot 41mm Automatic Watch GL0513

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.7 mm thinner case. $1,550 recorded MSRP, $900 higher

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Vertex The M100A – The Vertex Watch Company
Vertex

The M100A – The Vertex Watch Company

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.6 mm thinner case. $2,815 recorded MSRP, $2,165 higher

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IWC Schaffhausen Iw329801 Big Pilots Watch 43 Top Gun
IWC Schaffhausen

Iw329801 Big Pilots Watch 43 Top Gun

  • 43.8 mm case, 1.8 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.1 mm thicker case. $11,500 recorded MSRP, $10,850 higher

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Breitling Aviator 8 Automatic 41 Black Steel Curtiss Warhawk
Breitling

Aviator 8 Automatic 41 Black Steel Curtiss Warhawk

  • 41 mm case, 1 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.1 mm thinner case. $4,950 recorded MSRP, $4,300 higher

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Homages & lookalikes· 9

Watches that share this design language: confirmed homages, close tributes, and lookalikes, including the classics that inspired the look. Hidden when nothing in the catalog is related.

Addiesdive Quartz Watch MY-1508 Sports Watches Military Wirstwatches
Addiesdive

Quartz Watch MY-1508 Sports Watches Military Wirstwatches

  • $35 recorded MSRP, $615 lower
  • 44 mm case, 2 mm wider
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic. 2.1 mm thinner case

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Baltany Two-color Luminous 36mm Small Military Watch S2005
Baltany

Two-color Luminous 36mm Small Military Watch S2005

  • 36 mm case, 6 mm narrower
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Baltany Military Quartz Chrono With Calendar Watches S5045
Baltany

Military Quartz Chrono With Calendar Watches S5045

  • $140 recorded MSRP, $510 lower
  • Same 42 mm case diameter
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic. 0.8 mm thinner case

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Pagani Design PD-1717
Pagani Design

PD-1717

  • $223 recorded MSRP, $427 lower
  • 38 mm case, 4 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.2 mm thicker case

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San Martin San Martin RONDA 6004 Pilot SN0105
San Martin

San Martin RONDA 6004 Pilot SN0105

  • $105 recorded MSRP, $545 lower
  • 36 mm case, 6 mm narrower
What changes

Quartz movement instead of automatic

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San Martin San Martin Automatic Retro Military Pilot SN034G
San Martin

San Martin Automatic Retro Military Pilot SN034G

  • $179 recorded MSRP, $471 lower
  • 37 mm case, 5 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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San Martin San Martin Retro Pilot YN55 SN0143
San Martin

San Martin Retro Pilot YN55 SN0143

  • $168 recorded MSRP, $482 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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STEELDIVE SD1930 No Date
STEELDIVE

SD1930 No Date

  • $124 recorded MSRP, $526 lower
  • 43 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.6 mm thinner case

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STEELDIVE SD1928T
STEELDIVE

SD1928T

  • $119 recorded MSRP, $531 lower
  • 39 mm case, 3 mm narrower
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.8 mm thinner case

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