Which is cheaper, the Laco DC-3 or the Baltic MR Classic?

At MSRP the Baltic MR Classic is the cheaper of the two at $589, against $650 for the Laco DC-3 — a $61 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco DC-3 or the Baltic MR Classic?

The Laco DC-3 wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Baltic MR Classic — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco DC-3 or the Baltic MR Classic?

The Laco DC-3 is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Baltic MR Classic.

What movement does the Laco DC-3 run compared to the Baltic MR Classic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco DC-3 uses the Miyota 821 and the Baltic MR Classic uses the Hangzhou 5000A.

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Laco DC-3vsBaltic MR Classic

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Laco DC-3

861901

MSRP $650

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Baltic MR Classic

MSRP $589

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DC-342mm

MR Classic36mm

Power Reserve

DC-3—

MR Classic42h

Water Resistance

DC-350m

MR Classic30m

MSRP

DC-3$650

MR Classic$589

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hesalite

Dial Color

—

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821

Hangzhou 5000A

Power Reserve

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$589

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