Laco Monte CarlovsLaco Paris
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Measurements
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Monte Carlo
Paris
Diameter
44mm
44mm
Thickness
16mm
16mm
Water Resistance
50m
n/a
Power Reserve
40h
n/a
MSRP
$2,250
lowest
$4,200
Movement
Valjoux 7750
Valjoux 7750
Case
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1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Laco Monte Carlo's chronograph design and appreciate its color accents, with some noting the dial markings appear more green than white, resembling WW2 models. One enthusiast finds the 44mm case size too large, a sentiment echoed by a reviewer who also flags the 15mm thickness as potentially impacting wearability. Questions have been raised regarding the choice of hand colors for the chronograph registers and running seconds. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Laco Monte Carlo a well-designed chronograph, with its distinctive aesthetic and color accents being key points of appreciation.
Owners widely praise the Laco Paris for its excellent legibility and good lume, with one owner specifically appreciating the dial color and its fulfillment of Flieger and Made in Germany criteria. The decorated Valjoux 7750 movement is also a point of admiration, and its manual winding feel is described as superior. Accuracy is reported at +2.5 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Laco Paris highly for its value and classic Flieger design elements.
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