Which is cheaper, the Laco DC-3 or the Zelos Mako 4?

At MSRP the Zelos Mako 4 is the cheaper of the two at $529, against $650 for the Laco DC-3 — a $121 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco DC-3 or the Zelos Mako 4?

The Laco DC-3 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Zelos Mako 4 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco DC-3 or the Zelos Mako 4?

The Zelos Mako 4 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Laco DC-3.

What movement does the Laco DC-3 run compared to the Zelos Mako 4?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco DC-3 uses the Miyota 821 and the Zelos Mako 4 uses the Miyota 9015.

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Laco DC-3vsZelos Mako 4

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

MSRP $529

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

DC-342mm

Mako 440mm

Power Reserve

DC-3—

Mako 4—

Water Resistance

DC-350m

Mako 4300m

MSRP

DC-3$650

Mako 4$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

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Diver - Flare

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 821

Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$529

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