Which is cheaper, the Laco DC-3 or the Vertigo Watches Diver Two?

At MSRP the Vertigo Watches Diver Two 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 Vertigo Watches Diver Two?

The Vertigo Watches Diver Two wears larger at 42.5mm versus 42mm for the Laco DC-3 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco DC-3 or the Vertigo Watches Diver Two?

The Vertigo Watches Diver Two is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Laco DC-3.

What movement does the Laco DC-3 run compared to the Vertigo Watches Diver Two?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco DC-3 uses the Miyota 821 and the Vertigo Watches Diver Two uses the Seiko NH35.

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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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Vertigo Watches Diver Two

MSRP $429

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At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DC-342mm

Diver Two42.5mm

Power Reserve

DC-3—

Diver Two—

Water Resistance

DC-350m

Diver Two300m

MSRP

DC-3$650

Diver Two$429

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

42mm

42.5mm

Thickness

12.8mm

14mm

Water Resistance

50m

300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$429

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