Which is cheaper, the Laco DC-3 or the Minus-8 Layer 2.0?

At MSRP the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 is the cheaper of the two at $398, against $650 for the Laco DC-3 — a $252 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco DC-3 or the Minus-8 Layer 2.0?

The Minus-8 Layer 2.0 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Laco DC-3.

What movement does the Laco DC-3 run compared to the Minus-8 Layer 2.0?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco DC-3 uses the Miyota 821 and the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Laco DC-3vsMinus-8 Layer 2.0

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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Laco DC-3

861901

MSRP $650

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Minus-8 Layer 2.0

layer-2-0

MSRP $398

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At a glance

4 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DC-342mm

Layer 2.042mm

Power Reserve

DC-3—

Layer 2.0—

Water Resistance

DC-350m

Layer 2.0100m

MSRP

DC-3$650

Layer 2.0$398

Full specifications

Case

2 specs

Thickness

12.8mm

0mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821

Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$398

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