Which is cheaper, the Laco DC-3 or the Sheffield 1A?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A is the cheaper of the two at $223, against $650 for the Laco DC-3 — a $427 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco DC-3 or the Sheffield 1A?

The Laco DC-3 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Sheffield 1A — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco DC-3 or the Sheffield 1A?

The Sheffield 1A is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Laco DC-3.

What movement does the Laco DC-3 run compared to the Sheffield 1A?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco DC-3 uses the Miyota 821 and the Sheffield 1A uses the Seiko NH35.

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Laco DC-3

861901

MSRP $650

MSRP $223

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DC-342mm

1A40mm

Power Reserve

DC-3—

1A—

Water Resistance

DC-350m

1A200m

MSRP

DC-3$650

1A$223

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Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

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White/Blue

Lume

None

Swiss blue lume

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$223

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