LACO Pilot Baumuster B Special Edition (Forum Project Wach) - Discussion

[Crusader]

Overall this is looking like a great project. I wish I could jump in and order one, but the Stowa FO was my big purchase for the year. Are all the watches already spoken for?

Subscription is open until 9 May ... I know how you feel. The Stowa FO LE is my big watch of the year (actually last years, but my wife will not accept the argument - it was delivered this year, so it wa sthis year's big watch ... ) but I signed up for the Laco anyway.

For one thing, it is a budget watch, it's a special edition for Pil-Mil by one of the OEMs, it's going to be agreat watch to wear to complement the Stowa FO LE.

After all, Laco and Stowa are the only OEMs to make affordabel replicas of their B-Uhren!

[Paulo]

In a way the FO is a dressy-style homage and this one is going in the direction of a tool-style homage. As you pointed out they are indeed complementary.

[hwilsdorf]

Here are some pictures of my LACO REPLICA.

LACO produced only 75 pieces and they were sold during two weeks in year 2000.


















And now some pictures of my LACO Replica made in 2006.

It is the version with ETA Valgrandes automatic movement.









some whist shots:








garaventa

Stunning! Probably after the succesful delivery of our Type B's, we can then request Laco for the Type A's next! :) :) Cheers!

[thodgins]

Do we know the final cost yet? That might help determine my decision. Even a rough estimate would help.

I don't want to get rid of the Stowa FO because, like many, have waited for so long and in many ways felt part of the process. Jörg definitely listened to our ideas while maintaining his vision.

[thodgins]

I like this crown much better. I think it is close to the original and the crown found on the Replika Original.

[thodgins]

What is the overall price range?? I think I missed that one. What price are we trying to stay under?? Also has Laco indicated the time frame for putting this watch out?

I know that when Jörg was doing the Stowa FO, many wanted it to be just like the original, but that just isn't possible. I did like using the original as a point of reference especially when it came to the engraving on the balance cock which Jörg gladly did for us. Hopefully the expectations are not set so high that the watch becomes a let down because one little detail doesn't look like the real deal. I am sure that was the worry with the Stowa FO. Personally I don't think that will happen since so many are able to give their opinions and able to feel part of the process.

[JohnF]

Hi -

Please, no stem, flush. I'd hate a stem! But onion crown would be historically more appropriate...

JohnF

[thodgins]

I'll think about it tonight and give Bhanu my answer tomorrow. Looks like there are still some numbers open.

I really do want the Stowa FO so I am not going to give put that one

[thodgins]

I would love the Wempe. It has a really sweet movement like the Stowa FO except it is gold plated and has an extra plate over the central seconds mod.

[thodgins]

I am with Paulo and the rest. Blue painted hands just wouldn't do it for me. If I were to jump aboard I would also be willing to wait for blued hands since they can be found on the original, but would be okay with the black hands since they are in stock and wouldn't hold up the project.