What a great video man! Whilst I was initially going to purchase the 42mm, I ended up opting for the 39 - and with my 6.3 inch (16 cm), I have to say I am incredibly pleased with my decision. If you plan on running this watch as a daily and your wrist is 6.3 inches or less, go for the 39. If your wrist is larger and/or you wear it less often, then go for the 42mm (imo). One more thing to note - coming from bigger watches like the CasiOak models, the 39 mm Aachen felt a bit underwhelming in size initially. But after a week or so, you really begin to appreciate how much more comfortably it wears and how subtle it looks compared to the 42 (again, on my 6.3 inch wrist).
That is great to hear, thank you very much! I agree that the 39mm is best for daily wear if you have a small wrist, and that you can get the 42mm if you don’t plan to wear that often. It is supposed to be a big watch historically so it makes sense to get the bigger one, but the 39 wears better for everyday wear. It does take som getting used to, but I’m glad that appreciate the smaller size after wearing it for a while😊 Thanks again!
@@NotOnMyWatchYT Yeeeeeessss...but when navigators wore flieger watches in the past they wore them over lamb's wool leather jackets, so a 50mm+ lung to lug didn't matter. Those large flyer's watches were never meant to be worn on someone's naked wrist.
I got the 42 mm Aachen, I think it's the perfect size for my 8" wrist. Thickness is more of an issue because it tends to bump into walls if I'm not careful.
Saw this video before i purchased and glad i did. As mentioned in this video, people who are considering this or augsberg should take into account that these have massive visibility. Its all dial with no bezels to get in the way. On my 7" wrist at first i thought i made a mistake, but after some wear it now feels right and not as intrusive as say, my seiko 42mm prospex which you "feel" on your wrist most of the time. Only con is the strap looks ridiculously skinny. Ty for making this video.
I have an 20.0 cm / 8.0 in diameter wrist. I purchased the Laco Aachen Grau 42 MB (Type B dial with Oyster-style stainless steel bracelet). For me, 42 mm diameter watches fit me perfectly.
Thanks for the video my friend, it's the only one that really compare 39mm vs 42mm for this particular model and it have been really useful to make my choice. i have 7in wrist(almost as thick than wide...it's important because some wrists are wide but flat and could be compared to a bigger wrist) and i ordered the 39mm. The perfect watch size in my opinion for every day carry. The only thing is the strap: 18mm, it's a little bit skinny and short so a 7.5 or even 7.25 wrist may not be able to buckle it... but a strap can be changed! I'm really happy with the 39mm! Thanks again and have a nice day!
Thank you very much, Philippe! I agree that the 18mm strap is a little bit thin, but you get used to it. Hope you continue to enjoy the watch for a long time :) Have a nice day!
im more of a field watch kinda guy, so i lean towards small watches. so of course, i would pick the small of the two. but.. a pilot watch i feel should be larger. with that being said, if you're a person like me, i buy what i like regardless of what the watch is made for. thank for taking the time to make this video. might just be my speakers, but the audio seemed a lil low. watches and sneakers are my money pits.. lol. thanks again.
Thanks for the video. I was on the fence as 3mm in my opinion was neglible. How I was wrong. I have small wrists and thanks to your video I'll order the 39mm. Thanks 👍
My first watch was a 45 mm Michael Korrs. 2nd was a 43 mm tag. For 2 years I collected watches which were 42 mm (seagull 1963, longines, seiko 5 etc). Now I find my sweet spot at 40mm. Smaller watches look better and definitely are more comfortable to wear.
I ordered the 39mm Blaue which comes with a naff nato strap instead of the leather rivet one for some reason. I ordered the dark brown leather strap alongside it. I haven't received the strap yet but the nato strap looks super skinny, way more than the leather one looks in this video. Hoping when I fit the leather one it works out! My wrist is probably a bit smaller than yours as well.
The straps are quite skinny at 18mm but you will get used to it, I also think it looks better on leather :) I hope it works out for you and you enjoy the watch :)
My wrist is about 6 1/2. The 39mm even though it's the better fit just does not seem right for this watche's history where bigger is more accurate. Obviously 42mm is still nowhere near the original 50m+ cases, but it doesn't feel right to have 40mm+ dive watches that are bigger in diameter then a expensive authentic type B.
I agree with what you are saying, however I just want the watch to wear as good as possible on my wrist. Also the originals were worn outside the jacket sleeve. But I totally agree that 39mm is very small for what the watch is and historically has been. It’s all a personal preference :)
Since you are speaking about watch diameter, remember that the larger watches are easier to read. That is what the pilots watch is all about. I have a 44mm pilots watch. I ride a motorcycle. I can read that huge watch very easily. No time to stare at the watch. A quick glance is all I need.
I would steer away from the 55mm if you plan on wearing the watch. The 45mm is also very big so I would probably go for 42mm, but it's personal preference :)
hey great video. just got one question is there any cheaper pilot watch in size of 36mm? I know there is one in stowa but It’s bit off my budget so, is there any recommandations I’ll be happy to look for. thx
Hi, there are 36mm fliegers available but I have no personal experience with them so I don’t want to recommend anything for you. I know Archimede has a 36mm version, you can check them out :)
Though I prefer Tisell (Korean brand, favorably reviewed on YT and built a pretty good reputation on watchuseek) for about $100 more, I tend to agree. Personally hard for me to justify paying ~400 for a miyota 821a when I can get the superior, higher beat 90s5 in the Tisell for about half the price and with better features (heat treated blued hands, superior lume, domed sapphire with blue AR coating). Customer service with Tisell is amazing as well. Laco ought to update their budget line :/
What a great video man!
Whilst I was initially going to purchase the 42mm, I ended up opting for the 39 - and with my 6.3 inch (16 cm), I have to say I am incredibly pleased with my decision. If you plan on running this watch as a daily and your wrist is 6.3 inches or less, go for the 39. If your wrist is larger and/or you wear it less often, then go for the 42mm (imo).
One more thing to note - coming from bigger watches like the CasiOak models, the 39 mm Aachen felt a bit underwhelming in size initially. But after a week or so, you really begin to appreciate how much more comfortably it wears and how subtle it looks compared to the 42 (again, on my 6.3 inch wrist).
That is great to hear, thank you very much!
I agree that the 39mm is best for daily wear if you have a small wrist, and that you can get the 42mm if you don’t plan to wear that often. It is supposed to be a big watch historically so it makes sense to get the bigger one, but the 39 wears better for everyday wear.
It does take som getting used to, but I’m glad that appreciate the smaller size after wearing it for a while😊
Thanks again!
@@NotOnMyWatchYT Yeeeeeessss...but when navigators wore flieger watches in the past they wore them over lamb's wool leather jackets, so a 50mm+ lung to lug didn't matter. Those large flyer's watches were never meant to be worn on someone's naked wrist.
I got the 42 mm Aachen, I think it's the perfect size for my 8" wrist. Thickness is more of an issue because it tends to bump into walls if I'm not careful.
I wear mine reversed, on the inside of my wrist. I wear all my large watches this way.
Saw this video before i purchased and glad i did. As mentioned in this video, people who are considering this or augsberg should take into account that these have massive visibility. Its all dial with no bezels to get in the way. On my 7" wrist at first i thought i made a mistake, but after some wear it now feels right and not as intrusive as say, my seiko 42mm prospex which you "feel" on your wrist most of the time. Only con is the strap looks ridiculously skinny. Ty for making this video.
Thanks a lot for your comment! Really appreciate it!
Thanks for the video! I was going to buy 42 mm course all my divers are in that range, but look like 39 is a better fit.
Keep on going! ;)
Thank you! Hope you will be happy with your choice, wear it in good health :)
I have an 20.0 cm / 8.0 in diameter wrist. I purchased the Laco Aachen Grau 42 MB (Type B dial with Oyster-style stainless steel bracelet). For me, 42 mm diameter watches fit me perfectly.
Thanks for the video my friend, it's the only one that really compare 39mm vs 42mm for this particular model and it have been really useful to make my choice. i have 7in wrist(almost as thick than wide...it's important because some wrists are wide but flat and could be compared to a bigger wrist) and i ordered the 39mm. The perfect watch size in my opinion for every day carry. The only thing is the strap: 18mm, it's a little bit skinny and short so a 7.5 or even 7.25 wrist may not be able to buckle it... but a strap can be changed!
I'm really happy with the 39mm! Thanks again and have a nice day!
Thank you very much, Philippe! I agree that the 18mm strap is a little bit thin, but you get used to it. Hope you continue to enjoy the watch for a long time :) Have a nice day!
Would love to see you try the aachen or augsburg 39mm on bracelet.
im more of a field watch kinda guy, so i lean towards small watches. so of course, i would pick the small of the two. but.. a pilot watch i feel should be larger. with that being said, if you're a person like me, i buy what i like regardless of what the watch is made for. thank for taking the time to make this video. might just be my speakers, but the audio seemed a lil low. watches and sneakers are my money pits.. lol. thanks again.
Thanks! I have 17,5mm wrist and I thought 42mm looked better on your wrist than 39mm. Just ordered 42mm!
Thanks for the video. I was on the fence as 3mm in my opinion was neglible. How I was wrong. I have small wrists and thanks to your video I'll order the 39mm. Thanks 👍
3mm doesn’t sound like a lot, but it makes a big difference. Happy to have helped, enjoy the watch😃
My first watch was a 45 mm Michael Korrs. 2nd was a 43 mm tag. For 2 years I collected watches which were 42 mm (seagull 1963, longines, seiko 5 etc). Now I find my sweet spot at 40mm. Smaller watches look better and definitely are more comfortable to wear.
My first watches were also bigger. I guess it’s like that for most people. Thank you for your comment :)
Whats your wrist size my man?
@@RA-yc9fb 7 inches
I ordered the 39mm Blaue which comes with a naff nato strap instead of the leather rivet one for some reason. I ordered the dark brown leather strap alongside it. I haven't received the strap yet but the nato strap looks super skinny, way more than the leather one looks in this video. Hoping when I fit the leather one it works out! My wrist is probably a bit smaller than yours as well.
The straps are quite skinny at 18mm but you will get used to it, I also think it looks better on leather :) I hope it works out for you and you enjoy the watch :)
Thanx my friend very good video. I would go for 42mm but you changed my mind. My wrist is 17 just like yours and dawm! The 39mm looks better indeed!
Thank you very much, I'm glad I could help! Enjoy the watch when you get it :)
Thanks for your video ! Very very interesting
Thank you very much!
45 mm
Have the 39mm teal. Think the 42mm would look too big as its all dial.
Gracias , era el video que buscaba para elegir mi reloj .
My wrist is about 6 1/2. The 39mm even though it's the better fit just does not seem right for this watche's history where bigger is more accurate. Obviously 42mm is still nowhere near the original 50m+ cases, but it doesn't feel right to have 40mm+ dive watches that are bigger in diameter then a expensive authentic type B.
I agree with what you are saying, however I just want the watch to wear as good as possible on my wrist. Also the originals were worn outside the jacket sleeve. But I totally agree that 39mm is very small for what the watch is and historically has been. It’s all a personal preference :)
Да, все-таки 39 мм пожалуй куплю, спасибо за видео.
I just got the 39mm Heidelberg and it fits fantastic on my 6.75 wrist.
Congratz , James! That’s a great watch, enjoy it! 😊
Really wish they made it 40mm but 39 good enough
Check out their new line, Flieger Pro. 37, 40 and 43mm cases ;) a litte bit more pricey, but worth it.
Heritage understood, the 39mm is where it’s at. Smaller are better, too many big watches nowadays.
Since you are speaking about watch diameter, remember that the larger watches are easier to read. That is what the pilots watch is all about. I have a 44mm pilots watch. I ride a motorcycle. I can read that huge watch very easily. No time to stare at the watch. A quick glance is all I need.
Absolutely! If that’s why you are getting a pilots watch, then getting a bigger one is the right choice :) Thank you, Glen!
39 baby💪💪👍
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I actually think the 42 looks cool on your wrist but my wrist is smaller so I guess I gotta go 39
Get what you like the most! I prefer the look of smaller watches, but that’s just my preference :)
You gotta get the 42 as it’s truer to the original.
Beautiful watches but for the same price you can get a higher WR,screw down crown and a solid back from other makers.
Appreciate correct pronunciation of model in German. Nice video.
Thanks! 😃
Thanks for helping me decide!!
I am glad to help! Thanks a lot for watching :)
I have 6.2 inch wrist. Does 39mm work or it will be overpowering?
It will probably be a bit large, but it all comes down to what you are comfortable with :)
Should I go for a 45mm or 55mm ?
(I dont have giant wrists)
I don't think it's a good idea , 42 mm is already big
55 is the replica of the original watch but it was a tool for bomber pilot more than a watch 😉
42 seems good if you have a big wrist
@@antoinevincent2490 I have 7 inch wrists now but I’ll probably get bigger wrists when I get older.
I would steer away from the 55mm if you plan on wearing the watch. The 45mm is also very big so I would probably go for 42mm, but it's personal preference :)
@@NotOnMyWatchYT I guess I’ll just have to start working out and get bigger wrists but anyway thanks for the help pal 👍
Thank you I am on he fence as to what size and this helps. My wrist is 6.75. Can you compare to Apple Watch ?
Thank you for your comment :) I would recommend getting the 39mm. I don’t have an Apple Watch unfortunately.
@@NotOnMyWatchYT I was waiting to see which hole it goes in the strap on the 39mm. I really love the taupe color, only the 39mm is available now.
@@NotOnMyWatchYT Fortunately* you mean?
@@dualantauri Haha, I guess
hey great video. just got one question is there any cheaper pilot watch in size of 36mm? I know there is one in stowa but It’s bit off my budget so, is there any recommandations I’ll be happy to look for. thx
Hi, there are 36mm fliegers available but I have no personal experience with them so I don’t want to recommend anything for you. I know Archimede has a 36mm version, you can check them out :)
@@NotOnMyWatchYT thank you for your kindness! I’m really looking forward to find one! I’ve already checked archimede though😢
If you don’t want to be totally historically accurate, there’s always the excellent Seiko SNK809 ua-cam.com/video/VEitnJhwPkU/v-deo.html
My wrist is 17,5 for you is better the 39?
My wrist is 17.5 . I perfer the 39. The 42 just looks like a sun dial.
I bought a 42mm Laco and really think it's too big for my 7.5" wrist. I'm gonna order a 40mm instead.
How can i take my wrist size? And which is yours?
You just measure the circumference of your wrist. Mine is 17cm/6.7 inches :)
@@NotOnMyWatchYT mine is 16-16.5 , i ordered a 39 aachen. It will arrive tomorrow... let s see , but 42 i think was too big for my wrist
39 should be perfect for you, wear it in good health :)
does the diameter takes the crown ?
The diameter is just the case without the crown :)
@@NotOnMyWatchYT ooff I'll buy the 39 then
Bigger is always better 😎😎😎
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Diameter is the least important dimension when judging size imo. Thickness and lug to lug are much more important.
Absolutely, I think all three are important!
I was tempted but even the smaller one is too big. Japanese WW2 pilots used pocket watches hung round their necks.
They used to make some in 36mm, you might be able to find one pre-owned :)
42 mm for sure that’s the whole point is to stand out..
The 39mm does not look better at all.
People buy watches that are far too small.
Skip Laco, get Escapement Time Flieger Typ B from Aliexpress - thank me later :)
Though I prefer Tisell (Korean brand, favorably reviewed on YT and built a pretty good reputation on watchuseek) for about $100 more, I tend to agree. Personally hard for me to justify paying ~400 for a miyota 821a when I can get the superior, higher beat 90s5 in the Tisell for about half the price and with better features (heat treated blued hands, superior lume, domed sapphire with blue AR coating). Customer service with Tisell is amazing as well. Laco ought to update their budget line :/
Pure junk dude