Which is cheaper, the Vaer Swiss or the Laco DC-3?

At MSRP the Laco DC-3 is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $1,099 for the Vaer Swiss — a $449 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer Swiss or the Laco DC-3?

The Laco DC-3 wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Swiss — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Vaer Swiss or the Laco DC-3?

The Vaer Swiss is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Laco DC-3.

What movement does the Vaer Swiss run compared to the Laco DC-3?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Vaer Swiss uses the Miyota 2035 and the Laco DC-3 uses the Miyota 821.

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Vaer SwissvsLaco DC-3

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

MSRP $1,099

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MSRP $650

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Swiss36mm

DC-342mm

Power Reserve

Swiss—

DC-3—

Water Resistance

Swiss100m

DC-350m

MSRP

Swiss$1,099

DC-3$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Swiss

—

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

Miyota 821

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,099

$650

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