Laco AltenburgvsLaco Bielefeld
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Measurements
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Altenburg
Bielefeld
Diameter
39mm
39mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
$540
$540
Movement
Miyota 82S0
Miyota 82S0
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Reviews
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The Laco Altenburg is praised for its stealthy, tactical aesthetic with a PVD black case and dial, and bright lume on all markings. Owners appreciate its simplicity and Type B dial for legibility and lume. One owner reports consistent accuracy of +2.5s/day, finding it keeps better time than Seikos with 4R35 movements. Some owners also note a preference for manual winding feel. One owner found the 39mm case not as thin as desired. Overall, owners rate the Laco Altenburg highly for its legibility and tactical aesthetic at the price.
Owners widely praise the Laco Bielefeld for its vintage pilot watch style and legibility, with one owner noting its Type B dial lume is excellent and another appreciating the black dial's attractiveness. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +2.5 seconds per day and another observing approximately +/- 12 seconds per day, while the Miyota movement's sweep is considered less continuous than an ETA 2824-2. Some owners dislike the white logo and contrasting circle on the dial, and one user expressed concern about the durability of black ion plating, citing potential flaking. The leather strap has been noted for a strong, unpleasant odor. Overall, owners rate the Laco Bielefeld highly for its vintage Flieger character and attractive price point for an original manufacturer piece.
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