Got mine today and I gotta say, the vid and pics do it no justice, it's a GREAT looking watch with a really nice wrist presence at the 39mm size and the band is a serious chunk of leather !
Cool historic watch, i got the Laco Aachen a real "Flieger" with the dial numbers from 0 to 60 minutes, a very long minute hand and a very short hour hand. A revival of the original "Luftwaffe" bomber pilot watch.
Excellent review! Laco is an old established watch maker, a good insider tipp in Germany, not too expensive but good quality and robust, designed for Luftwaffe use. So I put my money where my mouth is and just bought the 39mm Augsburg!
Bought my Altenburg 42 six months ago after watching your video. I really like the watch. Happy with the purchase. And yes it may now rock a Japanese movement instead of the historical Swiss but I don't see how that's a problem. Reliable and affordable pricing. If someone insists on a Swiss movement, they can always just buy the 1k Laco Originals. The only drawback for this entry models probably is the Laco branding instead of the option to opt out of it, but that's no big deal for me.
Beautiful case design and absolute perfect dimensions. I just don’t understand the green’d numerals. It would look so much better in just a simple clean white. Would pull the trigger in a second if that was the case.
The green lume is because it's Superluminova C3, the strongest type. You can't have it both ways, a aviator or navy watch is supposed to be easy to read in low light
Yet another great review of these iconic watches, Marc. I watched this sometime ago when I first discovered Flieger, and I’m about to pull the trigger as soon as my tax refund comes in, and I was going to buy a Paterborn, but based on your advice, I think I’ll go with a 39 mm instead (it helps that your wrist size is the same as mine). I’ll finally be buying a watch from you, which I feel very good about because I’ve been watching your videos and getting great information from you for quite some time. 👍
I know I'm late to the party, but I'm so, so glad you're interactive and post tons of informative videos like this one. Whenever I see a watch on the site, I think to myself "this is great, but I'd need to see it in a video" and sure enough, you've always got a video for the watches I wind up loving! I may be picking this up as my first automatic watch with a sapphire crystal very soon.
@@ceori6399 absolutely. I have a 40mm Flieger from another maker and it's very, very nice, but I wouldn't mind it being a bit bigger for the sake of "wrist presence."
I feel the flieger manufactures would improve their sales by discussing the fit (in proportion to wrist size) of each size watch. Laco sells 39 vs 42mm. Stowa sells 36 vs 40 vs 43mm. I prefer smaller sizes, but the flieger style boasts a larger dial historically, but then the lug to lug height becomes too large for those with sub 7 inch wrists. Quite the struggle! This video has been very helpful though. Cheers
Amazing new Flieger watches at a quite interesting price! I am so in love with the B dial version! And for "just" 340 EUR it seems to be a bargain. :D Well, still more expensive than my SKX007 but damn both look so awesome!
Well... For 300$ it sure should have hacking, which the Laco Pilot's Basic watches don't. The Miyota movement really isn't up to par compared to Seiko and Hamilton offerings in the price range.
Like the A dial myself. I have a 7" wrist so I may have a dilemma but need to try them to find out. Thing is my UK AD is 200 miles away in the UK so will have to order both and return one! Thanks Mark, food for thought.
Fliegers are one of those watches which definately could live without any sort of branding on the dial. Kinda takes away from their original purpose of function and legibility being of paramount. Not a big fan green tinted numerals either. Smaller watches are definately appreciated so double thumbs up to Laco! And Marc!
If you want a similar A-dial watch but with applied indices, day/date, orange second hand - check out the Fortis Flieger Professional Aviatis. A fair but more $ though.
"It's a flieger. It's meant to be clean." you said. Refering to the absent of a date window. But a flieger had to be big, right? It's a tool watch! I must admit, the 39 version looks way better than the 42 one, but yeah, why make a concession in relation to the size and not concerning a date window?
These are cool, but I'm waiting on the new 39mm original pilot watches. I think those, more than the basic, really would benefit from the smaller case size because the lugs are so high and straight off the case sides. They almost literally can look like wings. From. Directly on top they are passable and may not exceed the arm/wrist silhouette edges. But, once you start to turn your arm away to. A more natural position and viewing angle, those primitive looking original pilot lugs really start to jut out from the outer edge of your arm line. The thing is, those original pilot watches were originally 55mm AND never meant to be worn over bare skin and over a thick flight jacket or gloves. I mean you could be fine with that knowledge of the way they were originally designed and that's why they kind of stick out of the wrist space if your wrist doesn't have enough gerth. Thus, I really anticipate the new 39mm original pilot watches will fit the bill for my 6.875"wrist size, and I hope you will eventually get some in, Mark. Oh, one minor down note about the 39mm case is I really wished they had kept the 20mm lugs instead of scaling down to 18mm. I could live with that if the lugs look and finally wear right on my wrist.
Long Island Watch and, u should do another video on the 39mm original pilot watches.. I think the difference in design, especially the lugs, is an important consideration. I'd be very interested to confirm or deny my suspicions about how the 42mm vs 39mm original pilots will fit on my wrist since mine is near your wrist size at 6.875".
Not sure if I should get a 39mm or 42mm. My wrist is about 7”. Mark, I do think the 39mm looks good on you wrist which is 1/4 inch smaller than mine. I do have a 42mm “regular” watch that also has a smaller bezel (not a divers watch) and it seems to fit me well, however will the size and chunkiness of the Laco’s strap make the 42mm too big to wear comfortably? I feel like I’m kind of an in between size. I don’t mind a slightly larger looking watch but I don’t really don’t like wearing a strap on the last (smallest) hole. Any thoughts?
I love the video Mark. I'm really torn what to buy. I love the B dial and I was thinking to buy the 42mm but now I'm thinking about 39mm. I wish you did put the 42 on the wrist so I can see the difference. Geckota have a nice B dial at 40mm. I don't know. I guess Ill wait a little bit longer and save some more. Thanks for the video.
I've been debating between the PADERBORN 42mm and the FRIEDRICHSHAFEN 45mm and this MAY have settled it for me. Even though I have a 7 1/2" wrist, I may be better off with the 42mm still creating that FLIEGER instrument jumbo size but not being TOO unwieldy on the lugs. Do you get many regrets from the 45mm pilots from people? I have the Seiko Turtle Ocean and it is not appreciably large for me at all.
Any chance they will release the more original Leipzig with the serial numbers on the side and on the back in 39mm? I'd love a more original one but the size is putting me off. Thanks Marc. Another super enjoyable video.
Waiting to see the blue, but really happy about the smaller size. It's on my short list! What are the "sterile Swiss versions" besides twice the price? Thanks for another informative video Marc. Looking forward to the size (does it matter?) video! 😎😂
We also offer the "original" pilot watch line besides this basic line. Those models are accurate replicas of the big 55 mm versions, only in a msaller more wearable diameter (39, 42 or 45 mm). The finish of the case, engravings on the case back and side, crown and lugs are exactly rebuilt from the historical models. Also those have swiss ETA movements in automatic or handwind.
Why the hell are they green. Can't anyone make a decent IWC Mk 11 inspired watch already. Smiths Navigator will be the first, but that Smith's guy is insane with his store being open "5 minutes at a time".
Is there any "stutter" with the miyota movements in the Laco watches due to the indirect second hand drive of the miyota 821A or has Laco "tweaked" the movement?
ClaxtonBay123 They're made by Citizen I think. As far as reliability, they are decent movements that are seen in many of the other Japanese brands besides Seiko and their movements. The thing about the Miyota 9015 is that it runs at 28,800 bph and has hacking and handwinding (as well as a date function) similar to the ETA 2824. However, the Seiko equivalent at that level would be the 6r15 (which is being put on higher end watches from Seiko now) which only operates at 21,600 bph. I don't doubt the reliability of any of the movements however.
I will have to disagree on the size, as we are talking about a flieger, a watch that was intended to be huge, extremely legible under every condition with a quick glance at the wrist, a "real" flieger would be 45mm or above, now this is obviously a more "consumer friendly" incarnation of the original flieger watch, but to me, there is still something very weird about seeing a 39mm watch of that kind, it just doesn't feel right
Keep in mind that the original Fleiger’s at 55 mm were meant to be worn over a flight jacket, not directly on the wrist. To me, that means I would buy one more appropriate to my wrist size, but that certainly is a matter of personal taste.
If the watch contained an ETA 2824-2, $410.00 would represent value...but with a Miyota 82xx? That's silly. IMO, you're paying $250 extra for (the nominal value of) perceived positives as may be associated with the Laco brand name. A much better deal available from S. Korean micro-brand Tisell, for its Flieger B, which contains a Miyota hi beat movement (9000 series) and retailing at $200...
@@flow2tech I would agree wholeheartedly agree with you if we were talking about a diver but with fliegers the traditional aspects of the design take precedence because they were originally designed with practicality in mind. The tissel offers a better movement WITH hacking (pretty important for fliegers),a sterile dial, a traditional fliegers crown, a slightly domed sapphire crystal, heat treated blued hands( unheard of in such low budget fliegers). The only cons of the tissel is the blue lume but I personally prefer it over the green tint of the laco numerals
You know what Marc, you been tempting me with various things for quite some time now and finally, you've gone TOO FAR !!!!!! Fine, I'm going to go over and order a "B" Dial from you. Happy ????? Seriously though, you'll have my order just as soon as I get back from the deli with a sandwich.
Pleasure mate... I'm on more of a dress watch phase right now, but those B dial watches are just so damn cool... and takes me back to when I was a bit of a lume whore... that thing lights up like a Christmas tree lol My grandfather flew Spitfires against the Luftwaffe (I'm 52 and originally from London, England. He's probably turning in his grave, bless him.
"Oh, this domed crystal? Pay no attention to that...nothing to see here..." :) Trying really hard to resist these Lacos, and you're not making it easy!
Fliegers were meant to be worn large. The originals were 55mm! Come on with these women sizes of 39mm. Look at the type b dial how crowded it appears on a 39. Improper spacing.
They were also meant moto be worn outside the jacket sleeve. Sometimes you can’t be so specific and pedantic because at the end of the day the different diameters help a lot with modern sizes and wearing the watch in a more traditional manner on the wrist unless you’re a fighter pilot. Then, if that’s the case the watch isn’t even yours. It was given to the pilot for their flight, and it was returned when they finished their mission.
NATH C The pilots watch as opposed to the ‘basic’ watch has a sterile dial, but costs more than twice as much. As for the tint to the numerals, I think that the lume may be responsible, it’s shining all the time, it doesn’t ‘switch on’ when the lights go out, so if the lume is blue/green you’ll have a surplus of these colours in addition to reflected daylight.
doesnt sounds good! origin of those watches is 55-60mm, even 75mm sometimes. but look at theese, what is next, a "5mm fliegeruhr"? is this very important buying a flieger to everybody on the world?? :(
Btw thanks for the videos. I like your job. Dont miss understand me pls, my problem with the "5mm fliegeruhr" and "splash resist diver watch" and "everyday-must-charge smart watch" and "hardened NYLON glass field watch" etc. 🤣
Mark you are right the 39mm size is much better I’d say perfect. That is a stunning watch. Gee now I have to save up for one.
Thanks for watching.
thank you ....bezel to dial ratio SUCH a great point, devil details most people don't know about, unless your a watch enthusiast.
Very true.
Got mine today and I gotta say, the vid and pics do it no justice, it's a GREAT looking watch with a really nice wrist presence at the 39mm size and the band is a serious chunk of leather !
Great grab, thank you!
Cool historic watch, i got the Laco Aachen a real "Flieger" with the dial numbers from 0 to 60 minutes, a very long minute hand and a very short hour hand. A revival of the original "Luftwaffe" bomber pilot watch.
That clean A dial is looking good
Extremely simply, does the job.
I agree, but I would like to see it without the logo.
For me, better looking than B
Marius Ardeleanu 1k more and you can get it ! ^^'
Excellent review! Laco is an old established watch maker, a good insider tipp in Germany, not too expensive but good quality and robust, designed for Luftwaffe use. So I put my money where my mouth is and just bought the 39mm Augsburg!
Nice review. Seems I'm happy that i can try the size before buying since it's just 10 miles to the Laco factory 😊
Bought my Altenburg 42 six months ago after watching your video. I really like the watch. Happy with the purchase. And yes it may now rock a Japanese movement instead of the historical Swiss but I don't see how that's a problem. Reliable and affordable pricing. If someone insists on a Swiss movement, they can always just buy the 1k Laco Originals. The only drawback for this entry models probably is the Laco branding instead of the option to opt out of it, but that's no big deal for me.
Beautiful case design and absolute perfect dimensions. I just don’t understand the green’d numerals. It would look so much better in just a simple clean white. Would pull the trigger in a second if that was the case.
Yep. The green lume is the reason I don't own a Laco.
Something I never actually considered.
I think actually is it is because they want to keep the simple Aesthetics for the higher prices and the cheap one screen
They want to keep the original look from the WWII era Luftwaffe B_Uhr watches.
The green lume is because it's Superluminova C3, the strongest type. You can't have it both ways, a aviator or navy watch is supposed to be easy to read in low light
Wunderbar! Pleased Laco is listening, like many other manufacturers should. Great vid Marc.
Thank you!
Yet another great review of these iconic watches, Marc. I watched this sometime ago when I first discovered Flieger, and I’m about to pull the trigger as soon as my tax refund comes in, and I was going to buy a Paterborn, but based on your advice, I think I’ll go with a 39 mm instead (it helps that your wrist size is the same as mine). I’ll finally be buying a watch from you, which I feel very good about because I’ve been watching your videos and getting great information from you for quite some time. 👍
I know I'm late to the party, but I'm so, so glad you're interactive and post tons of informative videos like this one. Whenever I see a watch on the site, I think to myself "this is great, but I'd need to see it in a video" and sure enough, you've always got a video for the watches I wind up loving! I may be picking this up as my first automatic watch with a sapphire crystal very soon.
Nice to see some smaller pilot watches!
Yes, it is.
Love love love this trend to go smaller and get back to rational sizes.
I think many would.
Depends.....my wrist is 7'.5".......40mm is as small as I want.
I wear a proper 47mm pilots watch like they should be! Plus my wrist is 8 inches
What do you mean by rational sizes, aren’t pilots watches supposted to big?
@@ceori6399 absolutely. I have a 40mm Flieger from another maker and it's very, very nice, but I wouldn't mind it being a bit bigger for the sake of "wrist presence."
Laco’s have a very commanding presence about them. I want this one. Will buy from you Mark.
I feel the flieger manufactures would improve their sales by discussing the fit (in proportion to wrist size) of each size watch.
Laco sells 39 vs 42mm.
Stowa sells 36 vs 40 vs 43mm.
I prefer smaller sizes, but the flieger style boasts a larger dial historically, but then the lug to lug height becomes too large for those with sub 7 inch wrists.
Quite the struggle!
This video has been very helpful though. Cheers
Amazing new Flieger watches at a quite interesting price! I am so in love with the B dial version! And for "just" 340 EUR it seems to be a bargain. :D Well, still more expensive than my SKX007 but damn both look so awesome!
It's certainly a great value.
Well... For 300$ it sure should have hacking, which the Laco Pilot's Basic watches don't. The Miyota movement really isn't up to par compared to Seiko and Hamilton offerings in the price range.
@@elv3a424 New version has it
That 39 A dial is just a beauty to me.
Like the A dial myself. I have a 7" wrist so I may have a dilemma but need to try them to find out. Thing is my UK AD is 200 miles away in the UK so will have to order both and return one! Thanks Mark, food for thought.
I like the B dial :)
Fliegers are one of those watches which definately could live without any sort of branding on the dial. Kinda takes away from their original purpose of function and legibility being of paramount. Not a big fan green tinted numerals either.
Smaller watches are definately appreciated so double thumbs up to Laco! And Marc!
Check out the 862094 and 862095 we just got; sterile
That lume is the beat in class
Sure is bright.
I love this size and the clean flieger design! The green lume looks a little funky though.
It is a bit greenish, I agree.
I might by a Laco miyota..
But I will also buy a Laco hand wind original.
One as a beater the other for weekend wear.
Wow! I have the same watch! The Garmin Forerunner 25, a real runner beater lol
Love it!
Love the A dial, but wish it had a date at the 6 o’clock. I can’t live without the date on my wrist, too forgetful!!
LOL, me too!
I know a few people that have been anxiously awaiting these.
Many!
Just got blue one! Love it
I'm looking forward to the blue dial.
Me too :)
If you want a similar A-dial watch but with applied indices, day/date, orange second hand - check out the Fortis Flieger Professional Aviatis. A fair but more $ though.
"It's a flieger. It's meant to be clean." you said. Refering to the absent of a date window. But a flieger had to be big, right? It's a tool watch! I must admit, the 39 version looks way better than the 42 one, but yeah, why make a concession in relation to the size and not concerning a date window?
The originals were 55mm +. But the date can be confusing, so it's eliminated. Many people prefer the clean layout of no date.
I'll get the B-Model from Laco and sometime in futere i will buy an A-Model from stowa, think the dials go best with the cases this way
Great watches.....I like the A dial...... It's great
Thanks.
Great breakdown. Thanks for posting this vid.
Thanks much.
I think the 42mm is the one for me, as i have big wrists.
You can pull it off.
Thanks for the info. 39 is best for you
Thank you.
Such a beautiful vintage watch until you see all that lime green lume.
Prices are now at 500+ euro. Love the type B
As Mark said .. the point here is the dial diameter not the case diameter .. otherwise 42 mm is ok.
Yup!
These are cool, but I'm waiting on the new 39mm original pilot watches. I think those, more than the basic, really would benefit from the smaller case size because the lugs are so high and straight off the case sides. They almost literally can look like wings. From. Directly on top they are passable and may not exceed the arm/wrist silhouette edges. But, once you start to turn your arm away to. A more natural position and viewing angle, those primitive looking original pilot lugs really start to jut out from the outer edge of your arm line. The thing is, those original pilot watches were originally 55mm AND never meant to be worn over bare skin and over a thick flight jacket or gloves.
I mean you could be fine with that knowledge of the way they were originally designed and that's why they kind of stick out of the wrist space if your wrist doesn't have enough gerth.
Thus, I really anticipate the new 39mm original pilot watches will fit the bill for my 6.875"wrist size, and I hope you will eventually get some in, Mark.
Oh, one minor down note about the 39mm case is I really wished they had kept the 20mm lugs instead of scaling down to 18mm. I could live with that if the lugs look and finally wear right on my wrist.
Just arrived:
www.longislandwatch.com/Laco_862094_Watch_p/862094.htm
www.longislandwatch.com/Laco_862095_Watch_p/862095.htm
Long Island Watch yay! Now, a or b dial?!
Long Island Watch and, u should do another video on the 39mm original pilot watches.. I think the difference in design, especially the lugs, is an important consideration.
I'd be very interested to confirm or deny my suspicions about how the 42mm vs 39mm original pilots will fit on my wrist since mine is near your wrist size at 6.875".
Not sure if I should get a 39mm or 42mm. My wrist is about 7”. Mark, I do think the 39mm looks good on you wrist which is 1/4 inch smaller than mine. I do have a 42mm “regular” watch that also has a smaller bezel (not a divers watch) and it seems to fit me well, however will the size and chunkiness of the Laco’s strap make the 42mm too big to wear comfortably? I feel like I’m kind of an in between size. I don’t mind a slightly larger looking watch but I don’t really don’t like wearing a strap on the last (smallest) hole. Any thoughts?
Yes! Great video and these are great new models
Thanks Rob!
I love the video Mark. I'm really torn what to buy. I love the B dial and I was thinking to buy the 42mm but now I'm thinking about 39mm. I wish you did put the 42 on the wrist so I can see the difference. Geckota have a nice B dial at 40mm. I don't know. I guess Ill wait a little bit longer and save some more. Thanks for the video.
Good point, I probably should have!
I've been debating between the PADERBORN 42mm and the FRIEDRICHSHAFEN 45mm and this MAY have settled it for me. Even though I have a 7 1/2" wrist, I may be better off with the 42mm still creating that FLIEGER instrument jumbo size but not being TOO unwieldy on the lugs. Do you get many regrets from the 45mm pilots from people? I have the Seiko Turtle Ocean and it is not appreciably large for me at all.
Hope the Blue Aachen 39 has the leather strap options.
You should run a marathon Mark, it is a great fun :)
NO THANK YOU!!!
I got the 42 as my wrist is 19cm so 39 is a little small on me
That strap is awesome
It sure is.
Would it be possible to see a video of the dc-3 in aged stainless ? It's a model I like but there is not many videos or photos of it.
Sylvain Paquette Sylviain I’ve just watched a video on the aged chronograph.From what I saw it came in a limited edition of just 50 pieces.
Any chance they will release the more original Leipzig with the serial numbers on the side and on the back in 39mm? I'd love a more original one but the size is putting me off. Thanks Marc. Another super enjoyable video.
Possible!
They already did ;-) It's called the "Kempten" in a 39 mm version
Oh man that's a beauty! Thanks for the heads up.
Waiting to see the blue, but really happy about the smaller size. It's on my short list!
What are the "sterile Swiss versions" besides twice the price?
Thanks for another informative video Marc.
Looking forward to the size (does it matter?) video!
😎😂
Better movement, fit and finish.
We also offer the "original" pilot watch line besides this basic line. Those models are accurate replicas of the big 55 mm versions, only in a msaller more wearable diameter (39, 42 or 45 mm). The finish of the case, engravings on the case back and side, crown and lugs are exactly rebuilt from the historical models. Also those have swiss ETA movements in automatic or handwind.
You had me at "that's not what this video is about" :D
:)
Do you prefer the type A or B dial?
Why the hell are they green. Can't anyone make a decent IWC Mk 11 inspired watch already. Smiths Navigator will be the first, but that Smith's guy is insane with his store being open "5 minutes at a time".
They also make 36mm "women's" watches.... They appear to be scaled down mens watches.
Good job by Laco to come with 39mm case. Any chance they reduce the thickness also? I know that miyota movement not that thick.
I don't think so.
i have a 6.5 wrist ? would i be able to wear a 42 flieger
Screw it.. just ordered the Paderborn from ya.
How you liking it so far?
Beautiful watch Marc but why the pop-back case? Just screams cheap.
Keeping with the original theme, that's all.
Is there any "stutter" with the miyota movements in the Laco watches due to the indirect second hand drive of the miyota 821A or has Laco "tweaked" the movement?
Lance Skoog
Occasionally, yes there is.
Wish they put the Miyota 9015 in these. Had a Tisell flieger type A and loved it but grew tired of it's sterile dial.
Where do Miyota movements fit in comparison to ETA and Seiko movements? I'm not familiar.
ClaxtonBay123 They're made by Citizen I think. As far as reliability, they are decent movements that are seen in many of the other Japanese brands besides Seiko and their movements. The thing about the Miyota 9015 is that it runs at 28,800 bph and has hacking and handwinding (as well as a date function) similar to the ETA 2824. However, the Seiko equivalent at that level would be the 6r15 (which is being put on higher end watches from Seiko now) which only operates at 21,600 bph. I don't doubt the reliability of any of the movements however.
Not for the price; I think that was a deciding factor.
I will have to disagree on the size, as we are talking about a flieger, a watch that was intended to be huge, extremely legible under every condition with a quick glance at the wrist, a "real" flieger would be 45mm or above, now this is obviously a more "consumer friendly" incarnation of the original flieger watch, but to me, there is still something very weird about seeing a 39mm watch of that kind, it just doesn't feel right
Keep in mind that the original Fleiger’s at 55 mm were meant to be worn over a flight jacket, not directly on the wrist. To me, that means I would buy one more appropriate to my wrist size, but that certainly is a matter of personal taste.
I wish it's 46 mm and have onion crown shaped like that of IWC
What's the big difference between the Laco 21 and 24 movements? Trying to understand the price difference between Aachen and Speyer models.
Laco 21 is a Miyota 821a
Laco 24 is ETA 2824
big difference
Yeah, that is a big difference. Thanks!
Hi Mark, does your shop do a Father's Day sale?
Sometimes we do something small.
Seiko should start selling smaller watches again. Their “preSHUUUGGEEE” line disgusts me
The cocktail time isn’t too bad though lol
Maybe it's on the way?
Mark please sort out your recording environment, the backdrop of half window blind and half wall let’s the video down
Nah, it's part of the charm. If it offends so much, close your eyes for the first 30 seconds.
If the watch contained an ETA 2824-2, $410.00 would represent value...but with a Miyota 82xx? That's silly. IMO, you're paying $250 extra for (the nominal value of) perceived positives as may be associated with the Laco brand name.
A much better deal available from S. Korean micro-brand Tisell, for its Flieger B, which contains a Miyota hi beat movement (9000 series) and retailing at $200...
K Schuman But it's Tisell! Many will go with the more historic brand regardless of movement!
@@flow2tech
I would agree wholeheartedly agree with you if we were talking about a diver but with fliegers the traditional aspects of the design take precedence because they were originally designed with practicality in mind. The tissel offers a better movement WITH hacking (pretty important for fliegers),a sterile dial, a traditional fliegers crown, a slightly domed sapphire crystal, heat treated blued hands( unheard of in such low budget fliegers). The only cons of the tissel is the blue lume but I personally prefer it over the green tint of the laco numerals
You know what Marc, you been tempting me with various things for quite some time now and finally, you've gone TOO FAR !!!!!!
Fine, I'm going to go over and order a "B" Dial from you.
Happy ?????
Seriously though, you'll have my order just as soon as I get back from the deli with a sandwich.
Very happy, thank you!!!!
Pleasure mate... I'm on more of a dress watch phase right now, but those B dial watches are just so damn cool... and takes me back to when I was a bit of a lume whore... that thing lights up like a Christmas tree lol
My grandfather flew Spitfires against the Luftwaffe (I'm 52 and originally from London, England. He's probably turning in his grave, bless him.
Nice!
Thank you
Are there the non-logo dial versions in 39 mm case size available too?
Marius Ardeleanu Nope. They want you to pay 800$+ for a sterile dial.
Elias Westeren All right, my question is: are there 800$ sterile dial 39 mm case size for sale? 😀
That is: Leipzig and Munster in 39 mm size 😉
We have two new models in 39 mm sterile.
www.longislandwatch.com/search_results_a/258.html?search=86209
Long Island Watch Great, thanks!
Got 42 or 45mm ?
Yup.
Long Island Watch thanks.
"Oh, this domed crystal? Pay no attention to that...nothing to see here..." :)
Trying really hard to resist these Lacos, and you're not making it easy!
Nothing to see here, please disperse
lol
New gloves?
Last video I think.
Fliegers were meant to be worn large. The originals were 55mm! Come on with these women sizes of 39mm. Look at the type b dial how crowded it appears on a 39. Improper spacing.
They were also meant moto be worn outside the jacket sleeve.
Sometimes you can’t be so specific and pedantic because at the end of the day the different diameters help a lot with modern sizes and wearing the watch in a more traditional manner on the wrist unless you’re a fighter pilot. Then, if that’s the case the watch isn’t even yours. It was given to the pilot for their flight, and it was returned when they finished their mission.
Something about it just isn't right
What kind of tiny child size wrist do you have to have that would make a 42mm Flieger "unwearable"?
I'm opting for the 45mm next.
Laco get rid off the names! Put it on the back I want sterile dials like it should be. Also no green it needs to be white!
NATH C The pilots watch as opposed to the ‘basic’ watch has a sterile dial, but costs more than twice as much.
As for the tint to the numerals, I think that the lume may be responsible, it’s shining all the time, it doesn’t ‘switch on’ when the lights go out, so if the lume is blue/green you’ll have a surplus of these colours in addition to reflected daylight.
doesnt sounds good! origin of those watches is 55-60mm, even 75mm sometimes. but look at theese, what is next, a "5mm fliegeruhr"? is this very important buying a flieger to everybody on the world?? :(
Many folks just want a smaller flieger.
Long Island Watch yeah yeah i see. As a "slapsh resistant Diver watch"! I wanna cry..😭
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Btw thanks for the videos. I like your job. Dont miss understand me pls, my problem with the "5mm fliegeruhr" and "splash resist diver watch" and "everyday-must-charge smart watch" and "hardened NYLON glass field watch" etc. 🤣