Laco AltenburgvsLaco Bielefeld 39 Black Dial Leather Strap

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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.

Laco Altenburg at true scale

Altenburg

Laco Bielefeld 39 Black Dial Leather Strap at true scale

Bielefeld 39 Black Dial Leather Strap

Diameter

39mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.5mm

Thickness

n/a

11.6mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$540

$540

Movement

Miyota 82S0

Miyota 82S0

Case

3 specs
Category
Pilot
Watch
Thickness
n/a
11.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.5mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
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Reviews

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

Laco Altenburg

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.

Laco Bielefeld 39 Black Dial Leather Strap

Owners widely praise the Santurce Laco Bielefeld 39 Black Dial Leather Strap for its elegant, minimal dial and classic aviation-inspired design, with many noting its good finishing and excellent C3 Super Luminova lume. The 39mm case size is considered well-suited for smaller wrists by some, though one owner finds it sits too high and feels "chonky" despite the diameter. The watch is offered at a very good price and features reliable movements and strong build quality. Overall, owners rate the Santurce Laco Bielefeld 39 Black Dial Leather Strap highly for its classic design and excellent value.