Which is cheaper, the Laco DC-3 or the Sternglas Selecta?

At MSRP the Sternglas Selecta is the cheaper of the two at $429, against $650 for the Laco DC-3 — a $221 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco DC-3 or the Sternglas Selecta?

The Laco DC-3 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Sternglas Selecta — a 4mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Laco DC-3 run compared to the Sternglas Selecta?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco DC-3 uses the Miyota 821 and the Sternglas Selecta uses the Miyota 821A.

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Laco DC-3vsSternglas Selecta

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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Sternglas Selecta

selecta

MSRP $429

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At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DC-342mm

Selecta38mm

Power Reserve

DC-3—

Selecta—

Water Resistance

DC-350m

Selecta50m

MSRP

DC-3$650

Selecta$429

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

42mm

38mm

Thickness

12.8mm

0mm

Lug Width

20mm

0mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

—

Dial Color

—

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821

Miyota 821A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$429

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