Which is cheaper, the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 or the Laco DC-3?

At MSRP the Laco DC-3 is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $734 for the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 — a $84 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 or the Laco DC-3?

The Laco DC-3 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 run compared to the Laco DC-3?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Laco DC-3 uses the Miyota 821.

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Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38vsLaco DC-3

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Autran & Viala CARTOUCHE 38

MSRP $734

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Laco DC-3

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MSRP $650

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At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

CARTOUCHE 3838mm

DC-342mm

Power Reserve

CARTOUCHE 38—

DC-3—

Water Resistance

CARTOUCHE 38—

DC-350m

MSRP

CARTOUCHE 38$734

DC-3$650

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

38mm

42mm

Thickness

0mm

12.8mm

Lug Width

0mm

20mm

Water Resistance

—

50m

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 821

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$734

$650

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