@@Wolf_K can't agree more - really don't get, how people are attractet to fliegers with generic modern cases and oldschool dials. Wish a brand like laco would also go 'authentic' with the movement -> something from a pocketwatch
From what I have read and seen anyway, the Laco "Original" series's watch cases has a similar design to the flieger watches made in the 1940s, while their cheaper "Basic" line (and some manufacturers) uses a watch case of more contemporary design. So if you care about historical accuracy then the Orignal is probably the one to get, but of course, the Original has the bigger price tag to go with it as well.
Both very nice watches. I think you get a nicer movement with the Stowa, which is an ETA 2824 in TOP grade... it's slightly more accurate as a result. The hand winding models of Stowa Fliegers are very good too...I have an A-dial Stowa Flieger with the 2804 handwinding movement and it runs about +3 seconds day. The Laco is very cool, though, it really looks like a purposeful tool watch, absolutely no nonsense about it at all.
I find the Laco case look more like a original flieger, while the Stowa case here looks more like from a Seiko 5 or any other modern watch. Small welded on stubs on the side of the cage for the mounting is a nice authentic touch in my eyes
I think you should point out that you also have a 39mm case from Laco. Beside that, talking about hand winding movement (I'd chose this kind of movement to respect at least the original ones), they have different heights. Laco is 12. Stowa 10... so the overall cases look different.
When discussing Flieger watches make sure know the history of these watches like with the ref.number FL23883. This is not just any reference number but a very specific one.
Doing a comparison, I think it would have made sense to show them on the original lugs - but still, really helpfull. I'm in for the Laco as it is the authentic one. Anybody knows another authentic-one like the Laco?
B dial, get the Laco. Way too cramped of a design for a dress watch 40mm size. A dial, get a Archimede. German manufactured instead of only assembled like a Stowa, and even in Ti form is less expensive.
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I think the bead blasting on the Laco makes for a nice long term patina, as it selectively tarnishes and wears off.
Both are very nice but Laco has the authentic aesthetics...the lugs and case specifically.
Fully agree - its the Laco for me.
that's why it's so ugly. the sweet spot for flieger watches nowadays is the mix of a historic design with a touch of dressiness and wearability
@@theoneandonly7213
Sweet spot is a 1/1 copy in what ever size one likes. If not, it’s basically just an oldschool dial in a modern watch.
@@Wolf_K can't agree more - really don't get, how people are attractet to fliegers with generic modern cases and oldschool dials.
Wish a brand like laco would also go 'authentic' with the movement -> something from a pocketwatch
@@lupo1185
That’s what the demand is so the suppliers deliver. The modern era has pretty poor aesthetic values in my opinion.
From what I have read and seen anyway, the Laco "Original" series's watch cases has a similar design to the flieger watches made in the 1940s, while their cheaper "Basic" line (and some manufacturers) uses a watch case of more contemporary design. So if you care about historical accuracy then the Orignal is probably the one to get, but of course, the Original has the bigger price tag to go with it as well.
Thanks for walking through the differences between these two watches!
I chose the Stowa but with a hand wind movement. Lovely watch. I may get a Laco too, not sure yet.
I may end up owning examples of both as well. They are great watches.
I got a hand wind stowa as well, it's amazing
Still no complaints. Have you seen them in bronze? They look awesome.
thanks for the video! have been deciding on the Laco for the longest time..
Both very nice watches. I think you get a nicer movement with the Stowa, which is an ETA 2824 in TOP grade... it's slightly more accurate as a result. The hand winding models of Stowa Fliegers are very good too...I have an A-dial Stowa Flieger with the 2804 handwinding movement and it runs about +3 seconds day. The Laco is very cool, though, it really looks like a purposeful tool watch, absolutely no nonsense about it at all.
That Laco is so cool. Wow, what a cool watch.
I find the Laco case look more like a original flieger, while the Stowa case here looks more like from a Seiko 5 or any other modern watch. Small welded on stubs on the side of the cage for the mounting is a nice authentic touch in my eyes
I owned the Paderborn; a very nice watch but the straight lugs drove me crazy on my wrist.
I think you should point out that you also have a 39mm case from Laco. Beside that, talking about hand winding movement (I'd chose this kind of movement to respect at least the original ones), they have different heights. Laco is 12. Stowa 10... so the overall cases look different.
When discussing Flieger watches make sure know the history of these watches like with the ref.number FL23883. This is not just any reference number but a very specific one.
Doing a comparison, I think it would have made sense to show them on the original lugs - but still, really helpfull.
I'm in for the Laco as it is the authentic one.
Anybody knows another authentic-one like the Laco?
Great comparison ! Thank you !
Great job very helpful thank you.
Where did you get that nice suede NATO strap?
lume shot please
I personally prefer the Stowa, the case on the Laco is too dark and the hands on the Stowa are nicer.
Youkidding? Laco hands havea dark shiny blue due to heat treatment, best looking hands i've ever seen.
Stowa doesn't stamp the side of the case anymore?
yes they do but with an extra cost
Laco
Fake stowa. It doesn’t have the numerical engraving on the side of the case
YOU HAVE WATER IN MOUTH.....
B dial, get the Laco. Way too cramped of a design for a dress watch 40mm size.
A dial, get a Archimede. German manufactured instead of only assembled like a Stowa, and even in Ti form is less expensive.
Where are stowas made? The stowa 40mm in this vid is not a dress watch
@@Ferien7
Cases; China. Dials; Germany (Shatzle). Movements; Switzerland. Hands Switzerland (Universo).
@@chrishunter9784 my issue is that I like the look of the Stowa over the laco original and basic models
@@Ferien7
Then Archimede is the answer.
Все это говно . Лучшие часы это Shtainhart !!!
LACO ALL LIFE