Which is cheaper, the Laco DC-3 or the Maen Manhattan 40 MSD?

At MSRP the Laco DC-3 is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $1,249 for the Maen Manhattan 40 MSD — a $599 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco DC-3 or the Maen Manhattan 40 MSD?

The Laco DC-3 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Maen Manhattan 40 MSD — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco DC-3 or the Maen Manhattan 40 MSD?

The Maen Manhattan 40 MSD is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Laco DC-3.

What movement does the Laco DC-3 run compared to the Maen Manhattan 40 MSD?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco DC-3 uses the Miyota 821 and the Maen Manhattan 40 MSD uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Laco DC-3vsMaen Manhattan 40 MSD

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Laco DC-3

861901

MSRP $650

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Maen Manhattan 40 MSD

MSRP $1,249

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DC-342mm

Manhattan 40 MSD40mm

Power Reserve

DC-3—

Manhattan 40 MSD—

Water Resistance

DC-350m

Manhattan 40 MSD100m

MSRP

DC-3$650

Manhattan 40 MSD$1,249

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

MSD.01

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821

Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$1,249

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