ANGLES Watches The Measurement Atomatic BlackvsLaco Friedrichshafen
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Measurements
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The Measurement Atomatic Black
Friedrichshafen
Diameter
44mm
45mm
Thickness
14.5mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$1,480
$1,350
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners praise the Laco Friedrichshafen for its uncluttered Type B dial, legibility, and utilitarian look, with one owner noting a manual wind feel superior to other automatics and consistent accuracy of +2.5 seconds per day. The 45mm case and 22mm strap are considered suitable for larger wrists, and the blue dial satisfies a desire for an IWC Big Pilot aesthetic. One owner points out a bright metal slit beneath the FL23883 engraving on the case back, contrasting with the bead-blasted grey finish, while another notes a slightly misaligned hour hand on their new watch. The traditional rivet strap lacked sufficient adjustment holes, leaving it too large on the smallest setting for one owner. Overall, owners rate the Laco Friedrichshafen highly for its flieger aesthetics and legibility.
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