The Best Entry-Level Flieger Watch: Laco Pilot Watch Augsburg Review (Type A)
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Important Note: Laco has recently upgraded their 821a movements to hack. So disregard any negatives mentioned about the non-hacking. I think this inclusion makes these even more of a no-brainer.
Does the new movement has a ghost date?
@@omaar115 yes i have the watch myself and is has a ghost date, but it doesnt bother me
@@gideondekker1210 does it have a screw down crown?
@@prod.deathwish no, (there is no need for a screw down crown on a 50m pilot watch with a leather strap)
I have this one and love it. The lume is off the chart good and watch is very comfortable to wear. I know a big deal was made on the watch movement downgrade to get it in the price range but mine tracks very well and does have hacking. If it wasn't for the Eza Sealander I bought from Teddy on my wrist right now it would be this Laco watch
I got mine a few days ago, and so far its been running at +1.9 sec per day, very impressed so far! Would recommend
Thank you for this review! I don't mean to take any business away from your shop, but want to mention that Laco now offers two upgrades for the Augsberg and the Aachen: a somewhat upgraded and decorated Miyota movement, 8315, with 60-hour power reserve and hacking, and anti-reflective coating for the sapphire crystal. The movement upgrade is $70 USD, and the anti-reflective coating is $60 USD.
These have to be purchased directly from Laco (I assume).
Just saying, I find ur pursuit of knowledge about these pieces to be admirable so keep it up 👍
I own the 42mm augsburg taupe 10/200 (500 including the aachen). Love it, great watch.
Really enjoy your content, Teddy. I own the Aachen Blaue Stunde Pilot Type B and really enjoy it. I wanted a basic Flieger with heritage and a splash of color.
I have an Augsburg 42 coming in the mail this week. I’m excited to compare it to my Panzera flight master that has the Sellita SW-200 in it.
Laco also does personalized engravings! I’m purchasing this for my brothers birthday. Laco is fantastic I own the Wien model and it’s my everyday wear now. The lune is gorgeous.
Nice review and piece there, Teddy!
That Miyota movement looks better decorated than the ETA used in the Hamilton Khaki fieild!
I have the type B at 39... I love it
Love the watch for the price and the history.
Going to purchase one this week. Your vid nudged me over the line. 😉
Same.
I'd love to see you do a review of the Laco Paderborn Erbstuck which is also on your site. That is just another step up from this entry level and something i love to hear your thoughts on.
I can certainly do that!
Hi Teddy! A very nice watch indeed. But do you think it's better with the standard sapphire or with the optional anti reflective coating? It costs only 50 Euros...
I can’t decide between this beautiful watch or the laco Casablanca!
Your content is amazing
Hello Teedy, what do you think of the Laco Augsburg 39 limited in taupe?
Is it weird that as much as I wanna like the Stowa with the ETA movement, I think this watch looks better by miles.
Not weird at all. Whats weird is a reply on your comment 1 year later when someone else happened to buy one too lol. I like the crown of the Stowe a bit more , thats about it though I totally agree.
Great review, Teddy. One thing though, my Laco Augsburg does hack. Did they start adding that to the movement recently?
Yes, the latest versions have a hacking function. Tried out a 39mm Augsburg at an AD last week and it hacked.
Yes, they recently upgraded this with all their 821a movements
Is there a military/pilot Watch you recommend of 38mm or less? Apart from hamilton
Is it "wrong" to buy this watch with the Laco stainless steel bracelet instead of the leather strap? I think it looks just as good on the bracelet.
Hi there Teddy!
I really enjoy watching your videos and I recently noticed that you have a website to purchase watches.
I'm very excited about this watch: Laco Augsburg 39 mm
I only have 2 questions
*Do you ship to México?
In your website the 39 mm version is already sold out
*Will you have in stock soon again?
Thank you
I also live in mexico and bought this laco fleiger in THIEL BUTIKE POLANCO, they also have a website by the same name. Check it out you wont be disappointed 👍
do u think the lume would last a whole night if well charged before bed
The one I just bought hacks so I guess they changed that.
great review, so if you were to choose between this laco a or b vs hamilton khaki field, which one will be the better choice?
Same exact question for me!
Same exact question for me!
Wondering this too, though I think that they’re different enough to warrant getting both (if you’re able to of course)
It depends on your take. If you like the historical flieger heritage, go for laco. But if you prefer the Vietnam war field watch, take hammy. If you care about the specs, go for hammy because of its eta-based mechanical whose performance is better.
San Martin has this exact watch San Martin pilots watch type A SN030 it has a NH35 seiko automatic movement sapphire crystal face brushed stainless steel 200m water resistant genuine leather strap $150 Amazon
if this is entry level, i guess the Seiko snk800 series is called cheap-o level. Kidding aside, I too am dreaming of getting a Laco flieger someday :)
Have you got one yet? 😂
@@sammcguinness 3 years later, the answer is still no bro :(
@@rapramos5687 aww damn- hope your eventually able to man!
I've been eyeing a Type B, but reading reviews I'm worried the lume is "too green" in daytime environments, and might make it look cheap. Thoughts?
I don't think that should be a point of concern personally. Personal opinion but its pretty true its original applied shade and shines very bright. I have a Sinn 556 and it is a nice watch but the lume is underwhelming since it is a true white.
@@TeddyBaldassarreReviews thanks for the quick reply! I think I might just make that the next one in my collection then. Keep up the great work on the channel -- definitely one of my favorite resources for everything watches!
What more does an IWC offer for 10x the price??
The Miyota 821a does hack.
Do these have the ghost position for the non-existent date?
Do you think the Laco 31 movement is worth the additional $70? Thinking very hard about getting this watch...It would be my most expensive watch by far. Definitely not in a financial position to be a high-end watch collector...so the $100-$250 range is my comfort zone but for this watch...I might stretch a bit.
I like it, does the metal on the strap do anything
Thanks for watching, Henry. On these, they are just for aesthetics, but on the originals that were strapped on during WWII they helped add an additional layer of leather underneath that was used to fasten these over flight jackets and the extra layer of leather also helped with protecting the skin from temperature changes in the cockpit.
Teddy Baldassarre Reviews THATS AWESOME
I own a few lacos…. All the miyota varieties I’ve always been curious why the Miyota line ups of their pilots have the green / yellow tint to the numerals while the upper end models (Munster, saabbrucken, etc) have a more white. Different lume?
The green colored lume paint ruins the watch imo
@@Ferien7 yep. Wore the greenish laco for the last few days. Popped on my archimede pilot this morning and BAM!!!! Stark white. As it should be.
@@artieshell9205 oh you got the laco? How is it? Still like it despite the lume?
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Hello
Which one you suggest type A or type B
I have both of them...Type A (Aachen) non hackable and a Type B (Augsburg) hackable...both great watches and conversation starters!!!
The newer ones do hack
I can't decide. 42 or 39
I think 7" wrist is the border line to minus (39), and plus (42).
That is my humble opinion of course :-)
What is the usual service interval of the 8*** Miyotas?
7-10 years
@@kennygo8423 thanks
Type A or Type B
Extremely hard decision.
This watch is great except for the green hue on the lume. It looks horrible in the daytime. Makes the watch look odd. Shouldve been bgw9 lume instead. It’s so bad I sold it shortly afterwards. Spend the extra money and get their slightly higher line. Trust me.
That was my observation as well. Odd choice to have lime-colored numerals. I bought their Ulm and it looks miles better.
2:40 I firmly disagree; the originals were small, 36mm or so, and the 39mm is much more faithful to them than the 42mm.
No they weren't. The originals were 55mm. Check your facts before posting false info next time
@@sammcguinness yeah I was wrong, I was thinking of RAF pilot watches which were generally much smaller than the ones issued to Luftwaffe pilots, and this is obviously based on the Luftwaffe style.
@@tinglydingle yeah no problem man 👍 have a nice day
Best Entry? You only need to buy a Laco or Stowa and they are both cost almost the same. These Brands are the original producers of these Flieger watches in WW2. Forget IWC.
WARNING: Conflict of Interest - How can Teddy objectively review a watch that he is selling?
Easily....
I will never buy from Laco official website again. They charge $50 for deliver at check out and I pay another $50 at door step when arrive. I pay totally $100 delivery charge for $300 watch. That is crazy poor arrangement from Laco official website store.
Nice Watch, but who wants to see that movement.
Sorry, that's a lot of money for a watch with that movement. Escape time give you a better movement, sapphire crystal, and a much better water resistance. OK, Escape Time come out of Asia, but who really cares? If you want to pay for a brand with heritage, I can understand people buying it, otherwise I just don't get it. Finally, I don't understand 39mm Fliegers. Pilots watches are meant to be large, and even the 42mm is on the small side for a Flieger
Some people have small wrists but like the Flieger aesthetic. For me, 42 mm is the absolute largest I can wear without looking silly. And as far as price, personally I'd rather have a watch with history and heritage of Laco going back almost 100 years than buying a knock off from "escape time" just for better specs. Fortunately, in a market economy there are companies that cater to all tastes.
@@michaelchimenti4989 I wrote that comment over a year ago, and now feel totally different about watch size. 38/39 is about right
@@watchalot919 My tastes and preferences are constantly shifting and evolving in this hobby as well. There is definitely no right answer, just individual preference.