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Laco DC-3vsZelos Helmsman 3

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DC-3
LacoDC-3
MSRP $650
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Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529
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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
DC-342mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
DC-3—
Helmsman 3—
Water Resistance
DC-350m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
DC-3$650
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
—
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
40mm
Material
stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
—
SS - Frost

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 821
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$529
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