Which is cheaper, the Laco DC-3 or the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast?

At MSRP the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast is the cheaper of the two at $598, against $650 for the Laco DC-3 — a $52 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco DC-3 or the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast?

The Wolfpoint Arctic Beast wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Laco DC-3 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco DC-3 or the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast?

The Laco DC-3 is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast.

What movement does the Laco DC-3 run compared to the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco DC-3 uses the Miyota 821 and the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Laco DC-3vsWolfpoint Arctic Beast

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Laco DC-3

861901

MSRP $650

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MSRP $598

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DC-342mm

Arctic Beast43mm

Power Reserve

DC-3—

Arctic Beast38h

Water Resistance

DC-350m

Arctic Beast30m

MSRP

DC-3$650

Arctic Beast$598

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Thickness

12.8mm

12.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

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Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Water Resistance

50m

30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$598

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