Which is cheaper, the Laco DC-3 or the Boldr Venture Wayfarer?

At MSRP the Boldr Venture Wayfarer is the cheaper of the two at $339, against $650 for the Laco DC-3 — a $311 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco DC-3 or the Boldr Venture Wayfarer?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Laco DC-3 or the Boldr Venture Wayfarer?

The Boldr Venture Wayfarer is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Laco DC-3.

What movement does the Laco DC-3 run compared to the Boldr Venture Wayfarer?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco DC-3 uses the Miyota 821 and the Boldr Venture Wayfarer uses the Miyota 8217.

Side by side

Laco DC-3vsBoldr Venture Wayfarer

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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Boldr Venture Wayfarer

MSRP $339

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DC-342mm

Venture Wayfarer38mm

Power Reserve

DC-3—

Venture Wayfarer—

Water Resistance

DC-350m

Venture Wayfarer200m

MSRP

DC-3$650

Venture Wayfarer$339

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Un-Dark Lt Ed

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821

Miyota 8217

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$339

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