Laco Flieger Quality?

[wisbang]

My trusty Sinn 857 is running slow and I'll be sending it in for its first service. My wife suggested I buy another watch as my daily while the Sinn is at the spa (yes, she's a keeper - the wife, not the watch - well, both actually). I looked at other Sinn's but I like fairly large watches (I'm 6'4" tall) and most Sinn's are a bit too small for me. I've been lusting after a 156 but can't seem to find one on the used market at the moment. Anyway, I was looking at the Laco B-Uhr watches and am thinking about pulling the trigger on one of the new hand-wind 45mm models. I've heard great things about Stowa Fliegers (I blew it and missed out on the LE Forum watch a few years back) but know very little about the Lacos. How is the quality of the Laco Flieger watches? Are they comparable to Sinn and Stowa? Thanks in advance.

[Janne]

Well, they lack the Sinn tech, and supposedly are not as well finished as the Stowas.
But, imho, they are the closest re- creations to the WW2 originals ( Stowa compated with Stowa, Laco with Laco)

[watchma]

I have a few Laco's including two proper (metal back/hand wound) fliegers 45 (frankfurt last years model) and 42mm (memmingen - current)

Quality wise they are just superb, the cases are stunning - I just love the thin strap lugs

Shipping is fast & customer service is A1, I haven't got a bad word to say about them

But, imho, they are the closest re- creations to the WW2 originals

Yeah that too

[Myron]

I've owned four Laco's and each one has been a very good timekeeper. Well made watches, Laco's.

Myron

[Uwe W.]

Comparing watch brands typically results in a subjective debate, so I won't waste my time comparing the current Laco B-Uhr collection with versions being produced by other brands. The bottom line is that no other watch on the market looks like a Laco B-Uhr, its original case design alone is worth the price of admission. And their quality is certainly everything you would expect from a watch in their price range. If you appreciate historic accuracy, an interesting pedigree, and a unique look then a Laco makes a good choice.

[Janne]

Comparing watch brands typically results in a subjective debate, so I won't waste my time comparing the current Laco B-Uhr collection with versions being produced by other brands. The bottom line is that no other watch on the market looks like a Laco B-Uhr, its original case design alone is worth the price of admission. And their quality is certainly everything you would expect from a watch in their price range. If you appreciate historic accuracy, an interesting pedigree, and a unique look then a Laco makes a good choice.

I would even say that due to the unique cases, they are cheap. So many watches use generic cases and charge the same or more than Laco with the same movement.

I am excluding the Myiota powered models,as they do not have the unique Laco design of the case, I think?

[watchma]

I am excluding the Myiota powered models,as they do not have the unique Laco design of the case, I think?

You think right, the miyota powered jobs use thick lugged "probably generic" cases, I got the augsburg too , they aren't ugly but not as swish as the thin lugged cases

[wisbang]

I would even say that due to the unique cases, they are cheap. So many watches use generic cases and charge the same or more than Laco with the same movement.

I am excluding the Myiota powered models,as they do not have the unique Laco design of the case, I think?

With respect to the case, I understand that it is about 11.1mm thick. My Sinn is 12.2mm thick and seems relatively thin compared to some other watches I own. I've heard some people say that the Laco wears thicker than the specs state. Is the thickness of the Laco historically accurate?

[Janne]

I can not answer you off hand, but I did some calculations when we developed the WUS Laco LE some years back.
The 42mm case Laco used then was correctly downscaled in thickness. Including the size and thickness of the lugs and the crown.
For the LE project,Laco sourced a more correct looking crown that they used before, of approx. the correct shape.
This crown is now used as standard by Laco.

[LH2]

I think you'd enjoy a Laco tremendously. I've owned Stowas too, and they're a bit prettier, but I prefer Lacos for their rugged, authentic look.