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

At MSRP the Makydo 42 is the cheaper of the two at $355, against $650 for the Laco DC-3 — a $295 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco DC-3 or the Makydo 42?

The Makydo 42 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Laco DC-3.

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco DC-3 uses the Miyota 821 and the Makydo 42 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Laco DC-3vsMakydo 42

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Laco DC-3

861901

MSRP $650

MSRP $355

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At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DC-342mm

4242mm

Power Reserve

DC-3—

42—

Water Resistance

DC-350m

42200m

MSRP

DC-3$650

42$355

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Case

4 specs

Thickness

12.8mm

13.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

—

Lug Width

20mm

27mm

Water Resistance

50m

200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821

Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$355

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