Which is cheaper, the Laco Black Automatic 42 or the Laco DC-3?

At MSRP the Laco Black Automatic 42 is the cheaper of the two at $410, against $650 for the Laco DC-3 — a $240 gap before any retailer discounting.

What movement does the Laco Black Automatic 42 run compared to the Laco DC-3?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco Black Automatic 42 uses the Miyota 821A and the Laco DC-3 uses the Miyota 821.

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Laco Black Automatic 42vsLaco DC-3

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Laco Black Automatic 42

861610.2

MSRP $410

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Laco DC-3

861901

MSRP $650

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At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Black Automatic 4242mm

DC-342mm

Power Reserve

Black Automatic 42—

DC-3—

Water Resistance

Black Automatic 42—

DC-350m

MSRP

Black Automatic 42$410

DC-3$650

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Thickness

11.75mm

12.8mm

Lug Width

0mm

20mm

Water Resistance

—

50m

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821A

Miyota 821

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$410

$650

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