Laco's Marmite Model, The Speyer Erbstück 😍
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
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Inspired by the original 55 mm sized observation watches from the 1940s, this collection's models look as if they have been worn over several generations. The hand made "Erbstück" watch is a one of a kind. Traces of ageing give these timepieces a historic charm that usually can only be found at vintage models.
Laco has developed a unique method to achieve this special look, creating a natural patina on the watches. Scrapes, scratches, discolouration and wear and tear can be reproduced to appear as they do on old originals. All components - case, dial, hands or strap - are aged invidually and by hand, using a work-intensive procedure without mechanical aids, so the ageing looks absolutely authentic and none is alike. This gives the watches the appeal of an historic timepiece, making each one completely unique - as individual and distinctive as its owner!
We offer three different levels of aging:
• Level 1: The watch only has slight signs of aging, the watch case has no or only very small scratches or grooves.
• Level 2: The "standard" version has normal scratches and aging characteristics which can be seen on the pictures on our website. If you do not submit a level selection, you will receive this level.
• Level 3: The watch has strong signs of aging. The level 3 aging has the same features of level 2, but with broken out parts of the lumious material of the hands. Please note that the readability of the watch is reduced when choosing due to reduced luminous material.
The "Erbstück" watches are produced at level 2 by default. If you prefer a different level of aging, please give us a short notice in the comment field when submitting your order. If level 1 or 3 is selected the delivery time may take longer, because the components are made specifically according to your requests.
Should be called ONS
OLD NEW STOCK.
Lol right
Perfect 👌
oh my 😍
This watch is one of my favorites from Laco and the 39mm is probably the definitive flieger I would buy for my collection... if I was willing to fork over 2 grand or more for it (which is a lot of money to me).
Yeah I really want one myself but at the min its just out of my reach
I deliberated over this or the bronze 45mm versions some years ago, as this is SO cool. In the end I went for the bronze, as I didn’t have one in my collection. The bronze has the same dial, and the case has aged and patina beautifully.
45mm now thats a beastie but I bet it looks great , I'm saving up for a Speyer Erbstuck 39mm handwind model
@@ClickSpringReview I’ve a 7.5” wrist, so it just fits as it wears big with being all dial. When I bought it, bronze only came in that size, now they do it smaller.
Interesting watch. Paying for patina is an interesting concept and I can actually understand the appeal.
Uber cool 😎
I'm hoping to sell a couple of watches and get one but I want the manual wind
What a great idea from Laco to maximise their historical type A & B fliegers. Really rustic and a lovely looking piece.
I can't think of any other brand who offer anything like this, I would really like one
All the original German fligers were much, much larger. Quite right too - those were the days! Love the looks like “steam punk” comment. Anyway, great review, First Class Watches are now on my radar and I’ll be making a visit before too long.
I've a another Laco review coming soon which I have a feeling will go down well
Yeah! The Laco review got released, I’ve been looking forward to this.
happy your enjoyed this one 👍🏻
@@ClickSpringReviewit’s really quite superb, the watch looks even better that I thought. It’d make for a great collection with a Nivada Grenchen Antartique Tropical.
I've see them pictures on the web of these and thought there ok but after reviewing one I so want one
@@ClickSpringReview the Nivada or the Laco?
It would have to be the Laco
Hi Barry, Laco have a strong presence in the heritage market, and this is an excellent example. To complete the package it really needs to be chronometer rated for authenticity though, like the original B-Uhr watches.
Thanks for this Barry, LG Bob 🍻
I remember falling for the Laco sport model last year and Ii feel the same about this one , I need one in my life Bob 🤦🏻♂️
@@ClickSpringReview They're not too expensive Barry, and there's a wide choice of sizes, so why not raid the piggy bank?...🙂
Another great review, Barry! My first impression of the B-Uhr design was that it was very jarring; the oversized and undersized hands were like lobster claws, the minutes featured over the hours felt backwards- it seemed too bold and unconventional. But after I learned about the history, I fell in love with this design because it is one of the few watches with such a deeply unique and detailed story behind it.
I've learned so much from you and your channel, I hope you don't mind if I share some of the things I've learned for other viewers who might also be sliding down the horological rabbit hole-
One distinction (from what I've read)- this wasn't a pilots watch; pilots wore chronographs. This style of watch was used by Navigators. The original design was the A-dial but in the stress of combat, the Navigators were misreading the hour and minute hands. This B-Uhr style was designed so that confusion between hour and minute hand would never happen, even in the most stressful circumstances. That bit of form-follows-function led me to do a 180 and really appreciate the lobster claws.
The B-Uhr also featured minutes over hours because minutes are more important to Navigators. Navigators don't need to know the time, they need to know how many minutes elapsed since the last navigational segment/waypoint. That made me reflect on moments in life where the value of a watch isn't knowing the specific time, but knowing how much time has passed, etc. (similar to time elapsed underwater on a dive watch)
I like that Laco gives you the option of an automatic or hand-wind movement. The convenience of an automatic movement fits my lifestyle, but one thing I found interesting about this specific watch, is that Navigators weren't actually "issued" these watches. The watches were property of the squadron, issued to the Navigators for the specific mission, and then turned back in after returning to the base. That bit of detail makes me think I would get the hand wind movement, because I think there's something interesting about honoring the sense of ritual that was performed by the people who actually used this watch: before every mission, the watch was hand wound and then the seconds were hacked to a signal from the Naval Observatory for precise time before take off.
Repeating that same process every morning when this watch is worn really anchors the sense of connection that goes beyond just a unique dial design.
It's interesting how I naturally preferred the A-dial flieger with an automatic movement, but through the magic of storytelling- I now have a strong preference for the B-Uhr with a handwound movement!
Thanks again Barry for such a great review. I love that you show different angles of this watch indoors and outdoors; on wrist and off. I appreciate the thoughtful perspective you give to every review!
Hi Samual, thats an interesting read thank you for that, glad you like the videos, many have said before they like the outdoor shoots , As for the watch I'm thinking getting one myself, the Kempten model standout as its a 39mm hand wound model
I've looked at many field watches and I think if I ever got one it would be a Laco, maybe not this one but imagine having it long enough that it looked aged and whatnot, that would be cool. The fauxtina isn't for me but still a great watch and another awesome video thanks Barry !
Cheers and thank you I'm going to miss this one when I hand it back later
Thanks for the review. Nice to see these in a video. I have considered Laco as a 'cheaper' alternative to an IWC for example. This model is pretty cool.
I'm really taken by there Erbstuck range so much so I may get one myself , I see were your coming from with that and after all Laco & IWC have both been making pilot watches for many years now
I like my watches to look brand new, but they did good job with making it look old. At first I really thought it was a WW2 vintage.
Normally I'm the same but this is just so coooooool
about time - they've been relic'ing guitars for decades
I really fancy buying one but I'd go for a hand wound model I think
I've had the Leipzig non erbstuck model for a few years and it really is a lovely watch.
I used to have the memmingen model myself do guess it now
Looks like props from Indiana Jones movie or amusement ride, or the case got chewed up by a teething dog. I do like the lume on numbers and blue'd hands, and +1 on B (inner and outer markers) layout.
I really love it and I like your Indiana Jones reference 😁
I like what they are doing with this one. Only thing i don't like is how the patina is on every 10th minute numerals, while the others between are more aged white. Like they wanted it to be a design thing. If they had all aged white for a more natural aged look, i would love to have it.
I love this model if I can sell some of my more affordable watches I want to buy the manual wind version of this one
The only thing that seems a bit fake is the flawless glass.
That I really don't mind , I guess you could could scratch up the AR coating
There was another company "OOO" that also made new "worn" watches. I suppose that is the next trend...
Can't say I've ever heard of that brand, plus I cant see this as a trend, no one who owns a Rolex or Omega is going to want this Laco I fully understand with there history
I have (and love!) a 36mm - or is it 38mmm.... - Laco Pro. This is rather more extreme, but indeed a cool idea.
Lucky glad they are stunners
Seven and a quarter inches? People in Liberia (West Africa) and Myanmar (Burma) will understand what you mean. People in the rest or the world do not. (There are only this 3 countries in the world that use this measurement.)
Hi my top 3 viewers are the USA, UK and my old favourite Germany where I lived for almost 20 years, The USA viewers when I asked wanted inches, but you have a fair point so after the next few review already recorded I will include cm