Aaaah good old days. We loved these watches back in Luftwaffe. One time i lost my wingman in a dogfight flying over Britian and intrumentation on Bf-109 didn't work, so i had to use this watch to comeback home. Saved my life. What a legend. It still works like an atomic clock. :)
I remeber one day I left my cellphone at home. I was lost.. Didn't know what day it was, where I'm heading to. I wasn't sure if I'm late or early.. Then I remembered I have my fliger on the wrist. I forgot to wind it that day. It wasn't moving. I asked old lady on the street for help. It was all OK in the end..
Love my Laco.I like that Laco has a bunch of sizes for different wrist sizes and Type A or Type B for each size. At 7.5inch wrist I can wear the larger sizes. I also went with a Type B dial to so it wasn’t as “boring” like mentioned in the video.
He was pacing the floor smoking endless cigarettes thinking “review the damn watch already Teddy!”… because he said “literally” so yeah that’s literally.
Hi Teddy. You are an amazing reviewer and I have followed you for years, marvelling and enjoying your success so far! I have bought the basic model which I know will meet the requirements of most subscribers who choose to follow you! Please hold onto truth, integrity and those who look for those who wish to follow you through this case!
Have a Stowa Flieger like this for 12 years. The Laco is great too, a bigger company and local US support. Still a Stowa Fanboi. I own a Laco Amazonas which isn't a flieger. Nice to see this at least for me on Flieger Friday. Only difference between the Heidelberg and my Stowa is it''s 36mm and COSC certified and top level eta and sapphire caseback. One can't go wrong either way.
Shipping time on Stowa is a drawback for me. That and i've read questionable things about their customer service. The 36mm Marine with romans is gooorrrgeous though
I looked at both. Finally bought Stowa 36. Differences is the lug style, brush versus sand blasted surface, see thru back for Stowa versus just cover for Laco, strap colour, the FL number at the side for Laco, crown design is different. So, final decision depends on your preference. I have no shipping issue.
@@kongmengc I live in NA and it would be a bit of a wait to get a Stowa shipped from Germany, whereas I could get a Laco delivered from an AD here in the states much quicker.
@@Wootguy238 That's because Stowa doesn't stock watches. When you order one, they manufacture it specifically for you. When you buy a Laco, you're gonna be buying one that sat on a shelf for god knows how long
@teddybaldasarrereviews 2:25 mark lists the watch as overachiever at 100 meters of water resistance. Link to site page for this timepiece lists it as having a water resistance of 5ATM. Typo in video script? "100 Ft" of water resistance instead of "100 meters"? Link to wrong watch? Site Typo? Laco's website lists it as 10 ATM as you say in video.
Heidelberg is one of the nicest cities in Germany. I believe also only city that is infused with a castle. Definitely worth checking out! EDIT: Forgot to mention the watch, meh, very simple, and too small. 39mm is too small for my man arm. lol
Hi Teddy, Im deciding on my first pilot/fleiger watch and really like Hamilton, Laco, and Stowa. Im concerned about service costs over the years and difficulty getting them serviced. Do you have a recommendation around the $1k mark of a pilot watch where servicing would not be difficult or overly costly? Preferences: 42(ish) dial, auto or manual, pilot style. Thanks Teddy! Love the vids.
This Laco watch. With an ETA 2824, it will be easier and more budget-friendly in terms of servicing. Most watch makers who service watches won’t charge the earth to give this a service and a clean. For example, my Seamaster 300m has an ETA 2824. I get it serviced every 5-10 years depending on its performance. Costs me about £350 each time. Easy decision.
What is your regrets? Just wonder as i got handwinding model- Mulheim der Ruhr and really like it. Only one drawback for me is that crown pinching my hand sometimes. IWC cost around 4500$ vs 1150$ Laco. For ''some extra money'' you can get three different Laco watches. THX.
@@BoB-mb3fw how should I put it. it's like I wanted a rolex, but settled for a Tudor. Only to find out 1-2 years later, my desire for the Rolex is still there and I just look at the tudor as a "poor" replacement. Samething here. I always wanted a IWC for a pilot watch, and bought this. I still look at the IWC when I go to a watch store. Maybe it's just me and my lessons from all of this is to BUY what you REALLY want, not some sort of cheaper replacement.
@@RT-jf9pp Ok. I see. I like IWC Pilots too and i was looking at used one as i'm on cheaper side on the budged but for me personally the big No No is screwed down crown. In automatics it's ok but i prefer handwinding movements. Laco got new models PRO - customisable to your liking with screw down crown case only, even handwindig ones! I really don't see the point?! I know it must be screwed down for 20 ATM but if i need good waterproof watch i'll buy i diver not pilot one. With mine at 10 ATM you can do most water activity including swimming but diving, enough for most people i guess. Probably most diver watches never see the sea! Just fashion buying fad.
@@BoB-mb3fw maybe you'll like this one. I am programmed differently I guess. I am just sharing my experience. I really like the IWC spitfire...because I like the smaller classic size. now I have 3 grailed watches I love, a sub,, a cartier tank louis 18K (for dress), a breitling chrono for the sport change up look. Love all 3 . I do wish I got the IWC for the pilot watch look.
When you shoot these at night, go with a lighter shirt or jacket color and/or have your DP set up a soft backlight or background light to make you stand out from the dark shades behind you.
I almost pull the trigger on this watch a few months ago for its heritage, good value, and good looks, but I wasn’t able to follow through because of its association with the Nazis. It just didn’t feel right.
Do you wear Hugo Boss, does your fiance (or any female in your family) wear Chanel, do you drive Volkswagen, etc? There're loads of brands that were associated with the nazi regime back in the day
@UCvV_I9C1g7Rd8zwRCTG2pPA very true! These businesses were forced to do it, they didn’t have no choice. Nowadays is all about appreciation for history which for me and many collectors is a huge plus. On the other side of spectrum, if followed what Daniel said, I wouldn’t be able to buy any Hamilton watches because they were issued to the USA and I don’t support everything they’ve done throughout history
This design dates back to WW2. Laco, Stowa, IWC, A. Lange, and Wempe all produced this design to military specs. IWC, Stowa and Laco still produce designs derived from those specs, including the big pilot, with this Laco variant being the most faithful to the original Type A dial. IWC did not create this design.
@@Authan65 You're a troll. This design was a public tender contract from the german government with all the brands mentioned above. There's no such a thing as "creator", all 5 brands manufactured them based on the specs approved back in the day
Aaaah good old days. We loved these watches back in Luftwaffe. One time i lost my wingman in a dogfight flying over Britian and intrumentation on Bf-109 didn't work, so i had to use this watch to comeback home. Saved my life. What a legend. It still works like an atomic clock. :)
Great comment 😄😄😄👏🏻🙏
Whoosh....
I remeber one day I left my cellphone at home. I was lost.. Didn't know what day it was, where I'm heading to. I wasn't sure if I'm late or early.. Then I remembered I have my fliger on the wrist. I forgot to wind it that day. It wasn't moving. I asked old lady on the street for help. It was all OK in the end..
@@fiki2304 hahahahaha
Easy Fritz
Love my Laco.I like that Laco has a bunch of sizes for different wrist sizes and Type A or Type B for each size. At 7.5inch wrist I can wear the larger sizes. I also went with a Type B dial to so it wasn’t as “boring” like mentioned in the video.
B dial is the business, as is Laco’s sweet vintage patina option.
I've literally been waiting for this review ever since you became a Laco AD! Thanks!!
@Nigel Molesworth I think he meant he was actually waiting. Possibly seated.
He was pacing the floor smoking endless cigarettes thinking “review the damn watch already Teddy!”… because he said “literally” so yeah that’s literally.
4:10 "strip away anything that could possibly distract the pilot" - They were handed to *navigators* before the flight, not to pilots.
The “beobachter” (observer). Correct.
Hi Teddy. You are an amazing reviewer and I have followed you for years, marvelling and enjoying your success so far! I have bought the basic model which I know will meet the requirements of most subscribers who choose to follow you!
Please hold onto truth, integrity and those who look for those who wish to follow you through this case!
Beautiful simplicity.
Have a Stowa Flieger like this for 12 years. The Laco is great too, a bigger company and local US support. Still a Stowa Fanboi. I own a Laco Amazonas which isn't a flieger. Nice to see this at least for me on Flieger Friday. Only difference between the Heidelberg and my Stowa is it''s 36mm and COSC certified and top level eta and sapphire caseback. One can't go wrong either way.
i really wish the pilot original 39mm would use 20mm strap.
Thank you. I'm looking for a German Made Fleiger that doesn't have a Miyota Japanese engine.
Lovely watch. Huge fan of fliegers. I have one in bronze and it's my favorite watch.
This or Stowa .. hard to pick but can’t go wrong either way.
Great video and content as usual Teddy!
Shipping time on Stowa is a drawback for me. That and i've read questionable things about their customer service. The 36mm Marine with romans is gooorrrgeous though
I looked at both. Finally bought Stowa 36. Differences is the lug style, brush versus sand blasted surface, see thru back for Stowa versus just cover for Laco, strap colour, the FL number at the side for Laco, crown design is different. So, final decision depends on your preference. I have no shipping issue.
@@kongmengc I live in NA and it would be a bit of a wait to get a Stowa shipped from Germany, whereas I could get a Laco delivered from an AD here in the states much quicker.
@@Wootguy238 That's because Stowa doesn't stock watches. When you order one, they manufacture it specifically for you. When you buy a Laco, you're gonna be buying one that sat on a shelf for god knows how long
@@theoneandonly7213 Not true, you can fully customize the watch at Laco and engrave so it's made custom
I want one of those so bad... I'll get it this 2022.
Love Laco.
Great watch. Thanks for sharing.
This watch has been on my radar (no pun intended) for a long time and can not agree with you more on this review.
Subtle and classy 👌
Laco states on their website that it comes with Sellita SW200-1. Your inventory has ETA 2824-2? Thanks!
The swapped over. Teddy has the older stock but best to check before ordering. Both are fine.
I need to know where Teddy got his jacket from????
I’m tempted by this and the Kempton
Nice watch. I just wish they'd give us a deployment clasp...I hate buckles!
*deployant
@@thegorn yeah that too
Finally A true bauhaus watch !!! 😂
Nice watch Teddy
sick jacket
Teddy, which one would you choose for you to buy? Laco or Stowa?
@teddybaldasarrereviews 2:25 mark lists the watch as overachiever at 100 meters of water resistance. Link to site page for this timepiece lists it as having a water resistance of 5ATM. Typo in video script? "100 Ft" of water resistance instead of "100 meters"? Link to wrong watch? Site Typo? Laco's website lists it as 10 ATM as you say in video.
I would really like to know your oppinion on Sinn 6060 OR 6068 watches, thank you for everything! You're great! ;-)
I just hate that the buckle doesn't match the beat blasted case. If I could just get over that little thing, I would have already bought the watch
Heidelberg is one of the nicest cities in Germany. I believe also only city that is infused with a castle. Definitely worth checking out!
EDIT: Forgot to mention the watch, meh, very simple, and too small. 39mm is too small for my man arm. lol
Buy from Dekla instead.
Hi Teddy, Im deciding on my first pilot/fleiger watch and really like Hamilton, Laco, and Stowa. Im concerned about service costs over the years and difficulty getting them serviced. Do you have a recommendation around the $1k mark of a pilot watch where servicing would not be difficult or overly costly? Preferences: 42(ish) dial, auto or manual, pilot style. Thanks Teddy! Love the vids.
This Laco watch. With an ETA 2824, it will be easier and more budget-friendly in terms of servicing. Most watch makers who service watches won’t charge the earth to give this a service and a clean.
For example, my Seamaster 300m has an ETA 2824. I get it serviced every 5-10 years depending on its performance. Costs me about £350 each time. Easy decision.
Check up for Tourby pilot watches guys. They are amazing
Teddy, should i get a LACO or STOWA flieger?
Teddy it’s “laco” as in lacquer, not “laaaaco”
Shame on me I have to stick to my addiesdive for 100 euros 🤣
wassup teddy!!!
I bought this watch and had so many regrets I didn't spend some extra money to get that IWC spitfire. Wish I can sell it now
What is your regrets? Just wonder as i got handwinding model- Mulheim der Ruhr and really like it. Only one drawback for me is that crown pinching my hand sometimes. IWC cost around 4500$ vs 1150$ Laco. For ''some extra money'' you can get three different Laco watches. THX.
@@BoB-mb3fw how should I put it. it's like I wanted a rolex, but settled for a Tudor. Only to find out 1-2 years later, my desire for the Rolex is still there and I just look at the tudor as a "poor" replacement.
Samething here. I always wanted a IWC for a pilot watch, and bought this. I still look at the IWC when I go to a watch store.
Maybe it's just me and my lessons from all of this is to BUY what you REALLY want, not some sort of cheaper replacement.
I'll buy it
@@RT-jf9pp Ok. I see. I like IWC Pilots too and i was looking at used one as i'm on cheaper side on the budged but for me personally the big No No is screwed down crown. In automatics it's ok but i prefer handwinding movements. Laco got new models PRO - customisable to your liking with screw down crown case only, even handwindig ones! I really don't see the point?! I know it must be screwed down for 20 ATM but if i need good waterproof watch i'll buy i diver not pilot one. With mine at 10 ATM you can do most water activity including swimming but diving, enough for most people i guess. Probably most diver watches never see the sea! Just fashion buying fad.
@@BoB-mb3fw maybe you'll like this one. I am programmed differently I guess. I am just sharing my experience. I really like the IWC spitfire...because I like the smaller classic size.
now I have 3 grailed watches I love, a sub,, a cartier tank louis 18K (for dress), a breitling chrono for the sport change up look. Love all 3 . I do wish I got the IWC for the pilot watch look.
Does anyone but Stowa sells Stowa watches??
That looks exactly like a Stowa my friend have😂
Nazi favorite 😂
Don’t mention “za war”
Lugs - major drawback
They wear fine but Laco make the flieger pro now also with more standard lugs.
When you shoot these at night, go with a lighter shirt or jacket color and/or have your DP set up a soft backlight or background light to make you stand out from the dark shades behind you.
Buckle not matching not tolerable.
Ooof, so putting the pieces together ... This is a Nazi watch lol.. Gotcha..
ETA movement for 1300 dollar, no thanks
What movement do you think you’re going to get for $1300
@@Rancid_Ziggy Hand made, hand decorated Lange.
In house 5days power reserve
I almost pull the trigger on this watch a few months ago for its heritage, good value, and good looks, but I wasn’t able to follow through because of its association with the Nazis. It just didn’t feel right.
Do you wear Hugo Boss, does your fiance (or any female in your family) wear Chanel, do you drive Volkswagen, etc? There're loads of brands that were associated with the nazi regime back in the day
@UCvV_I9C1g7Rd8zwRCTG2pPA very true! These businesses were forced to do it, they didn’t have no choice. Nowadays is all about appreciation for history which for me and many collectors is a huge plus. On the other side of spectrum, if followed what Daniel said, I wouldn’t be able to buy any Hamilton watches because they were issued to the USA and I don’t support everything they’ve done throughout history
So generic - just get a San Martin Pilot watch - no heritage and brand story, but tbh for a watch like this I don’t think that really matters
Heritage brand vs Chinese knock off, they both keep time well as an instrument, just reflect difference tastes and personalities as an accessory
It's a nice watch but Teddy come on. "Creating this design" 🙄 it's an IWC Big Pilot's watch 43 without the logo
This design dates back to WW2. Laco, Stowa, IWC, A. Lange, and Wempe all produced this design to military specs. IWC, Stowa and Laco still produce designs derived from those specs, including the big pilot, with this Laco variant being the most faithful to the original Type A dial. IWC did not create this design.
@@typebflieger okay so Laco didn't either which still makes Teddy's claim false
@@Authan65 You're a troll. This design was a public tender contract from the german government with all the brands mentioned above. There's no such a thing as "creator", all 5 brands manufactured them based on the specs approved back in the day
I made my first gaming video 😁