Dekla Pilot 40 mm Type AvsLaco Saarbrücken

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Dekla Pilot 40 mm Type A at true scale

Pilot 40 mm Type A

Laco Saarbrücken at true scale

Saarbrücken

Diameter

40mm

45mm

Thickness

n/a

13mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$630

lowest

$1,350

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
n/a
13mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$630
$1,350
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Dekla Pilot 40 mm Type A

Owners widely praise the Dekla Pilot watch 40 mm Type A for its excellent dial visibility in daylight and strong night luminescence, with some considering its quality superior to other German brands. The 40mm case is noted to wear nicely, and the watch is seen as a good value, especially for its German flieger design and vintage military numerals. One owner finds the onion crown visually appealing but wishes it were slightly larger. A significant caveat is the consistently long wait times reported by owners, with watches often behind schedule. Overall, owners rate the Dekla Pilot watch 40 mm Type A highly for its quality and legibility at its price point.

Laco Saarbrücken

Owners widely praise the Laco Saarbrücken for its authentic pilot watch aesthetic and Type B dial legibility, with one owner specifically adoring the lume and finding its manual wind feel superior. The watch is noted for its consistent accuracy of +2.5 seconds per day. Some find its 45mm size large for modern wear, and the lugs jut out significantly. One owner appreciates the bronze case for its developing patina. Overall, owners rate the Laco Saarbrücken highly for its legibility and authentic pilot watch design.