Which is cheaper, the HTD Watches Phantom L.E. or the Laco DC-3?

At MSRP the Laco DC-3 is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $791 for the HTD Watches Phantom L.E. — a $141 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the HTD Watches Phantom L.E. or the Laco DC-3?

The Laco DC-3 wears larger at 42mm versus 37mm for the HTD Watches Phantom L.E. — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the HTD Watches Phantom L.E. or the Laco DC-3?

The HTD Watches Phantom L.E. is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Laco DC-3.

What movement does the HTD Watches Phantom L.E. run compared to the Laco DC-3?

Both watches run automatic movements — the HTD Watches Phantom L.E. uses the Miyota 9039 and the Laco DC-3 uses the Miyota 821.

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HTD Watches Phantom L.E.vsLaco DC-3

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HTD Watches Phantom L.E.

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MSRP $791

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MSRP $650

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At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Phantom L.E.37mm

DC-342mm

Power Reserve

Phantom L.E.—

DC-3—

Water Resistance

Phantom L.E.100m

DC-350m

MSRP

Phantom L.E.$791

DC-3$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

37mm

42mm

Thickness

9mm

12.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

0mm

Lug Width

0mm

20mm

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Miyota 821

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$791

$650

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