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

At MSRP the Sternglas Topograph is the cheaper of the two at $439, against $650 for the Laco DC-3 — a $211 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

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

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Laco DC-3vsSternglas Topograph

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Laco DC-3

861901

MSRP $650

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Sternglas Topograph

topograph

MSRP $439

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At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DC-342mm

Topograph42mm

Power Reserve

DC-3—

Topograph—

Water Resistance

DC-350m

Topograph50m

MSRP

DC-3$650

Topograph$439

Full specifications

Case

2 specs

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

$439

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