Eza AirFightervsLaco Augsburg

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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.

Eza AirFighter at true scale

AirFighter

Laco Augsburg at true scale

Augsburg

Diameter

41mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

12.3mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

40h

n/a

MSRP

$1,175

$460

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 82S0

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
12.3mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 82S0
Power Reserve
40h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,175
$460
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Reviews

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

Eza AirFighter

The Eza AirFighter is widely praised for its value, offering a well-constructed pilot-style watch with a vintage-inspired aesthetic and legible matte black dial. Owners and reviewers highlight its good price-to-quality ratio, pleasant case finishing with brushed and polished elements, and a design reminiscent of WWII observer watches. The watch features a no-date complication, sapphire crystal, and an easy-to-grip onion crown. While most sources confirm the Sellita SW200-1 movement, some older reviews mention an ETA 2824-2 adjusted to six positions, with one forum noting initial value questions when a Miyota movement was previously offered at a higher price. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Eza AirFighter highly for its excellent value and classic pilot watch design.

Laco Augsburg

Owners widely praise the Laco Augsburg for its exceptional value, with some calling it the best they have ever purchased. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its attractive pilot watch design and legibility, with specific mentions of a unique bead-blasted case finish and uncommon dial colors. The Miyota 82S0 movement is noted as budget-friendly and is considered well-regulated by Laco, though some find its accuracy to be between 10-40 seconds per day and one reviewer found the rotor operation to be unpleasantly loud. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Laco Augsburg highly for its value and classic pilot watch aesthetic.