Which is cheaper, the Laco DC-3 or the NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34)?

At MSRP the NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34) is the cheaper of the two at $636, against $650 for the Laco DC-3 — a $14 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco DC-3 or the NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34)?

The Laco DC-3 wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34) — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco DC-3 or the NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34)?

The NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34) is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Laco DC-3.

What movement does the Laco DC-3 run compared to the NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco DC-3 uses the Miyota 821 and the NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34) uses the Seiko NH34.

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Laco DC-3

861901

MSRP $650

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NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34)

MSRP $636

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At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DC-342mm

NIMA GMT (NH34)39mm

Power Reserve

DC-3—

NIMA GMT (NH34)—

Water Resistance

DC-350m

NIMA GMT (NH34)200m

MSRP

DC-3$650

NIMA GMT (NH34)$636

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

42mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

46.2mm

Material

stainless steel

Stainless Steel (Black PVD)

Water Resistance

50m

200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Anthracite Grey

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821

Seiko NH34

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$636

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