Which is cheaper, the Laco DC-3 or the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT?

At MSRP the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $650 for the Laco DC-3 — a $251 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco DC-3 or the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT?

The Laco DC-3 wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco DC-3 or the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT?

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is rated to 150m versus 50m for the Laco DC-3.

What movement does the Laco DC-3 run compared to the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT?

The Laco DC-3 runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 821), while the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT runs a quartz (Ronda 515 GMT).

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Laco DC-3

861901

MSRP $650

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Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

MSRP $399

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DC-342mm

G2 Meridian GMT39mm

Power Reserve

DC-3—

G2 Meridian GMT—

Water Resistance

DC-350m

G2 Meridian GMT150m

MSRP

DC-3$650

G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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Steel

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821

Ronda 515 GMT

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$399

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