Quick answerThe Laco Aachen 42 is an affordable German pilot watch with a 42mm case, the classic B-Uhr Flieger look and a hand-wound movement. Our video review covers how it wears, how legible it is and whether it's good value for the money.
We recently took to our Youtube channel to offer up a review of an affordable, yet value driven flieger-style watch; the Laco Aacen 42. Check out the video below for more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laco a good watch brand?
Yes. Laco is a German watchmaker based in Pforzheim and was one of the original suppliers of B-Uhr pilot watches in WWII. It offers authentic Flieger designs at fair prices, which makes it one of the best-value pilot watch brands.
What is a Flieger watch?
A Flieger is a German pilot watch based on the B-Uhr observation watches of the 1940s. Hallmarks are a large, highly legible dial, a triangle marker at 12, big luminous hands and an oversized crown that's easy to use with gloves.
What does hand-wound mean?
A hand-wound (manual) watch has no automatic rotor, so you wind it by turning the crown, usually once a day or every couple of days. Many owners enjoy the ritual, and it keeps the movement slimmer.
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