Great review. Laco Pro was the model I've been waiting for. I'll visit Laco tomorrow to take a look at the model Karlsruhe because I can't decide between the case finishings. It's great that you can build your watch the way you want and that you have 200 (!) m of WR and not the standard 50 m. As I am from Pforzheim I have no other choice than to order one of these.
What did you end up going for? I love both finishings, but feel the bead blasted might be better as I have so many other brushed stainless steel pieces. Hard decision for sure.
@@MrBacchus18 From what I’ve seen the advantage to the Laco is more customizable options as well as a screw down crown and 200M depth rating. The Stowa on the other hand is optioned out as standard for a bit less but lacks the screw down crown and only has 50m depth unless you for the 43mm case. The Stowa also has a thicker crystal they state but not sure what the thickness on the Laco’s is in comparison.
The customisation is very cool and something I wish more companies would adopt, but I think they are a funny one. Some of their releases offer great value but others are way too expensive. I have the Aachen and I think it's a bit expensive for what it has to offer.
I went through their watch configuration web site before searching and landing on this review. This gives me a better idea of what I want. The watch is certainly not cheap and so I'd like to do some homework first. Some people complain about not getting this or that feature on their watches. The customization lets people make their own trade offs for the price they're willing to pay.
The customization approach taken by Laco is one I hope other brands take in the future. It largely eliminates the complaint “if only it ______, I’d buy one.” Often, we talk ourselves out of buying a watch due to some small detail, so I think Laco’s approach is a bit of a challenge to a potential buyer’s reservations: “We can fix that date window, so will you buy it as promised?” This is not only a great idea for established brands, but potentially for microbrands that could turn more skeptics into customers with an approach like this.
Great video. What is your wrist size ? On the Laco website it says the dial is 34 mm, but I strongly doubt on that. Flieger watches are almost al dial.
Like nearly any other German brand today, as well as many Japanese ones. So we cant buy them today? What about the chineese parts in your iPad, car etc?
I have an original laco navigators watch. 1940s era. All so called originals are just reproductions. Can't find the worth of this watch anywhere. I'm sure someone other than me owns one of these. It's In wonderful condition and has a canvas strap with grommets. Looking to sell but have no idea of its value because I can't find any out there.
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Great review. Laco Pro was the model I've been waiting for. I'll visit Laco tomorrow to take a look at the model Karlsruhe because I can't decide between the case finishings. It's great that you can build your watch the way you want and that you have 200 (!) m of WR and not the standard 50 m. As I am from Pforzheim I have no other choice than to order one of these.
What did you end up going for? I love both finishings, but feel the bead blasted might be better as I have so many other brushed stainless steel pieces. Hard decision for sure.
It would be interesting to see a comparision between Laco and Stowa.
If I can get my hands on a Stowa I'll do it!
I would love to see at as well. They look dead to me to be exactly the same I think I favor the Laco
@@MrBacchus18 From what I’ve seen the advantage to the Laco is more customizable options as well as a screw down crown and 200M depth rating. The Stowa on the other hand is optioned out as standard for a bit less but lacks the screw down crown and only has 50m depth unless you for the 43mm case. The Stowa also has a thicker crystal they state but not sure what the thickness on the Laco’s is in comparison.
The customisation is very cool and something I wish more companies would adopt, but I think they are a funny one. Some of their releases offer great value but others are way too expensive. I have the Aachen and I think it's a bit expensive for what it has to offer.
Fair enough. I've never seen their cheaper watches so I can't comment on their quality.
Will get a 37mm laco pro once I finish my bachelor , got a oliv 39mm and its my favorite watch by far
the heritage of a company from the war makes it that much cooler
I went through their watch configuration web site before searching and landing on this review. This gives me a better idea of what I want. The watch is certainly not cheap and so I'd like to do some homework first. Some people complain about not getting this or that feature on their watches. The customization lets people make their own trade offs for the price they're willing to pay.
Well, you know I like it.
😂
I thought you would 😂
I had no idea that this line was available...I only thought they had the Miyotas. Great episode guys!
Thanks! Glad you liked it! Laco do a lot of higher end watches. They even do versions that are artificially aged by hand to look vintage.
There ist an 'Original' line with Selita movements too.
The customization approach taken by Laco is one I hope other brands take in the future. It largely eliminates the complaint “if only it ______, I’d buy one.”
Often, we talk ourselves out of buying a watch due to some small detail, so I think Laco’s approach is a bit of a challenge to a potential buyer’s reservations: “We can fix that date window, so will you buy it as promised?”
This is not only a great idea for established brands, but potentially for microbrands that could turn more skeptics into customers with an approach like this.
Exactly!
Great video. What is your wrist size ? On the Laco website it says the dial is 34 mm, but I strongly doubt on that. Flieger watches are almost al dial.
Did they mention wrist size? I might have missed it...looking around between 37 and 40 differences
Are the hand winds thinner than the autos?
Good channel. Good luck!
Laco propose now the flieger type B with a full lum dial in 39 mm, what do you think?
Thank you!!!
That green lume with the white non lume is a big no go!
I don't mind it myself, but I get why you would!
Out of all the options they have. Full lime should have been one.
@@old_ben7473 all green or all white
This Dial ist exactly like it was in the original Fliegers of the 40s. It had exactly that change of lume and white color.
Is it a flat sapphire or domed ?
Nicely domed
Fantastic heritage, eh? That’s an interesting way of putting it.
Like nearly any other German brand today, as well as many Japanese ones. So we cant buy them today? What about the chineese parts in your iPad, car etc?
Just purchased mines this morning.
You sound a lot like the marketing guy from Farer :D
That's because I am! I work there now 😉
I have an original laco navigators watch. 1940s era. All so called originals are just reproductions. Can't find the worth of this watch anywhere. I'm sure someone other than me owns one of these. It's In wonderful condition and has a canvas strap with grommets. Looking to sell but have no idea of its value because I can't find any out there.
Then you can decide the price by yourself!
@@Idlavirf Thanks for the clue.
This really needs better ar coating
You can get an ar coation upgrade from Laco.
Say "flako" then drop the "f" and that's the company name... short "a".... not laaaaaco!
Hmmm, there should be no date complication on a genuine flieger.
There is a no date, and a no Brandlogo option. (Like it was said in the video)
Il Laco perfetto è il Dortmund:
- è da 45 mm;
- a carica manuale;
- non ha il datario;
- la forma della cassa è diversa;
- l'acciaio è sabbiato.
Il Laco perfetto è da 45 mm, è a carica manuale e non ha il datario.