Which is cheaper, the Laco DC-3 or the Squale 1545?

At MSRP the Laco DC-3 is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $930 for the Squale 1545 — a $280 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco DC-3 or the Squale 1545?

The Laco DC-3 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Squale 1545 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco DC-3 or the Squale 1545?

The Squale 1545 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Laco DC-3.

What movement does the Laco DC-3 run compared to the Squale 1545?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco DC-3 uses the Miyota 821 and the Squale 1545 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

Side by side

Laco DC-3vsSquale 1545

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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Squale 1545

1545-black-rubber

MSRP $930

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At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DC-342mm

154540mm

Power Reserve

DC-3—

154538h

Water Resistance

DC-350m

1545300m

MSRP

DC-3$650

1545$930

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

12.8mm

12mm

Material

stainless steel

Steel

Water Resistance

50m

300m

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$930

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