NEW Laco Flieger Collection – 10 new models!

[Uwe W.]

Die neue Fliegeruhrenkollektion ist gelandet!


The new Flieger watch collection has landed!

Laco Uhrenmanufaktur GmbH has finally unveiled their new and highly anticipated Flieger Collection. Enthusiasts of the brand will immediately recognise that Laco has made a number of significant changes to its iconic designs. Not only do these historically inspired watches represent Laco’s renewed commitment to authenticity, they also move the Flieger Collection higher up the scale of finely crafted timepieces.

Available in both A- and B-Muster dials, in 42 and 45 mm sizes, the ten new watches will be available in a choice of three different movements: ETA F.06.111 quartz, ETA 2804.2 Handwinding, and ETA 2824.2 Automatic.

Notable attributes of the new models include:

• Cases with a new sandblasted finish and anti-fingerprint coating that is almost identical in colour to the cases used for the original Laco Beobachtungsuhren
• Thermally blued hands
• New dark-brown calfskin leather strap that is extremely soft
• The 45 mm B-Muster dial has been redesigned
• Historically correct luminescent B-Muster pattern

A synopsis of the new models, including their specs and photos can be found below:

*All pricing includes VAT (non-EU residents subtract 19%)

[flyingpicasso]

I like what I see--definitely a new direction for Laco. More money, yes, but I think the market will respond favorably to Laco for meaningful quality upgrades. Thanks for posting!

[mebiuspower]

Assuming the prices include VAT, if so will it be the same price for people outside of EU?

How does ETA 2804.2 compare to the 2801 movement? Would like to have more info if possible.

I can't tell from the photos the difference with case finish/colour compare to the previous model, a comparison photo would be nice.

Glad to see Laco watches getting the blued hands many people have been requesting!!!

[Uwe W.]

Assuming the prices include VAT, if so will it be the same price for people outside of EU?

How does ETA 2804.2 compare to the 2801 movement? Would like to have more info if possible.

I can't tell from the photos the difference with case finish/colour compare to the previous model, a comparison photo would be nice.

Glad to see Laco watches getting the blued hands many people have been requesting!!!

I assume the prices include VAT; however, I will confirm this and update the initial post to reflect the situation. Non EU residents don't pay VAT, so you would remove 19 percent from the listed price (but add the duties and taxes your country would charge). Shipping costs are also dependent on your location. The Laco Shop has a very easy to follow guide on shipping.

The difference between an ETA 2801 and 2804 is the addition of a date wheel in the 2804 package. I suspect that the current ETA supply issues have forced Laco to use the 2804 so they can offer a handwinding movement. I don't know if they have left the date wheel in place - or removed it altogether during the watch's assembly process.

There are plenty of photos of the previous case in this forum to use as a comparison. Essentially though the new case is darker and more closely resembles the finish of the original B-Uhr. I haven't seen one yet, but those who have claim it's spectacular.

[Uwe W.]

Because I care...




There really isn't much to be gained by placing these two images together. For an accurate comparison we would need a photo of the two watches together in the same light to really appreciate the changes made to the case. From what I understand, there is also an inherent difference in the tactile appreciation of their finishes.

[thomas69]

Well,I was thinking of getting a Laco for myself waiting for the new models to show.

Now that I saw the prices of the new models all I have to say is that I wish Laco good luck to the new direction that chose to follow

[KUNISMAN]

Love the new models. Love the possibility of an handwind.
I´m a WW2 fanatic so i have to have one .
Only problem i see it´s the price. I don´t understand the increase in 160e on the ETA in all similar to the old one. I understand the blue hands are more expensive and the glass seems nicer, but this things we´ve already seen on a rival brand with an ever lower cost.
I was exited but now i´m a little "sore".

[Uwe W.]

Only problem i see it´s the price. I don´t understand the increase in 160e on the ETA in all similar to the old one. I understand the blue hands are more expensive and the glass seems nicer, but this things we´ve already seen on a rival brand with an ever lower cost.

As was foretold in other threads here, we were expecting a general price increase across the board, something all watch manufacturers are currently contending with. You couple a base price increase with a new case finish and the thermally blued hands and suddenly the new prices are more understandable. I know it's a disappointing pill to swallow when something you want costs more, but it's the reality of operating a business at a profit. Had Laco not sold their Flieger watches for such low prices in the past, we wouldn't even be having this conversation right now. The current pricing is on par with what the real competition is charging.

Laco Flieger watches have been slowly moving upscale and I don't think you can blame the company for that. Laco should be building on their name; besides, they still offer the most affordably priced Flieger watches of the original five manufacturers, and have what I would argue is the best looking and most unique Flieger case.

I don't know which rival brand you were referring to that has a watch with these features at a lower price. The 42 mm Laco ETA auto is 10 Euro more than a 40 mm Stowa with the same movement, so I can't believe that's who you had in mind.

[Dr Pepper]

I'm gonna put this bluntly; there is no reason why I should consider Archimede or even Tourby now. The upgrades are a nice plus, especially the the blue steel hands, which Stowa before has a monoply on.

Looking forward to picking up the Munster as well as a Stowa no date & logo sometime in the future.

[KUNISMAN]

Don´t get me wrong Uwe W.. I´m not trying to be pityful i can understand the need, and the historical heritage that makes Laco to want to occupy an higher marketplace. The trouble is that i tend to see the "old Laco" competing with the "new Laco".
And yes i was thinking of Stowa (just thought it´ld rude to mention it in Laco´s forum). I know it´s a smaller diam., and to be sincere i haven´t had any experience with both, but i´ve gotten the notion from several postes from this and another forum that in short Laco were the more original, historical correct, better sized and cheaper and Stowa on the other hand expressed better finishing, smaller but more "livable" case, more expensive. Now the parameters have changed i think.
What bothers me the most it´s the fact that Stowa will actually produce a handwind piece with an ETA 2801 that will be cheaper than the Laco equivalent. I´m not complaining, mind you, it´s just i favored Laco more.

Probably tomorrow i´ll see things differently