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Laco DC-3vsSwatch Sistem Meche

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DC-3
LacoDC-3
MSRP $650
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Sistem Meche
SwatchSistem Meche
MSRP $250
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DC-342mm
Sistem Meche42mm
Power Reserve
DC-3—
Sistem Meche—
Water Resistance
DC-350m
Sistem Meche30m
MSRP
DC-3$650
Sistem Meche$250

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
—
Mechanical
Thickness
12.8mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
50.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
—
Material
stainless steel
—
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
—

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 821
—
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$250
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