Which is cheaper, the Laco DC-3 or the Seiko DressKX?

At MSRP the Seiko DressKX is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $650 for the Laco DC-3 — a $335 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco DC-3 or the Seiko DressKX?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Laco DC-3 or the Seiko DressKX?

The Laco DC-3 is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko DressKX.

What movement does the Laco DC-3 run compared to the Seiko DressKX?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco DC-3 uses the Miyota 821 and the Seiko DressKX uses the Seiko 4R36.

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Laco DC-3vsSeiko DressKX

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Laco DC-3

861901

MSRP $650

MSRP $315

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DC-342mm

DressKX40mm

Power Reserve

DC-3—

DressKX41h

Water Resistance

DC-350m

DressKX100m

MSRP

DC-3$650

DressKX$315

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821

Seiko 4R36

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$315

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