Which is cheaper, the Citizen Garrison or the Laco DC-3?

At MSRP the Citizen Garrison is the cheaper of the two at $244, against $650 for the Laco DC-3 — a $406 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Citizen Garrison or the Laco DC-3?

The Citizen Garrison wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Laco DC-3 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Citizen Garrison or the Laco DC-3?

The Citizen Garrison is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Laco DC-3.

What movement does the Citizen Garrison run compared to the Laco DC-3?

The Citizen Garrison runs a solar caliber (Citizen J800), while the Laco DC-3 runs a automatic (Miyota 821).

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Citizen GarrisonvsLaco DC-3

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Citizen Garrison

AW0050

MSRP $244

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Laco DC-3

861901

MSRP $650

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Garrison43mm

DC-342mm

Power Reserve

Garrison—

DC-3—

Water Resistance

Garrison100m

DC-350m

MSRP

Garrison$244

DC-3$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Citizen J800

Miyota 821

Type

Solar

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$244

$650

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