Laco AltenburgvsYema Flygraf Pilot

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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

Yema Flygraf Pilot at true scale

Flygraf Pilot

Diameter

39mm

38.5mm

Thickness

n/a

8.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$540

lowest

$990

Movement

Miyota 82S0

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
38.5mm
Thickness
n/a
8.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Material
Stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82S0
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$540
$990
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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.

Yema Flygraf Pilot

Owners widely praise the Yema Flygraf Pilot's functional, industrial aesthetic and legible Type A dial, with its 38.5mm titanium case noted for wearability. Some owners flag potential quality control and customer service concerns, and one owner reports the titanium case scratches more easily. Accuracy figures range from +8 to +/- 10 seconds per day, and the watch features a date complication. Overall, owners find the Yema Flygraf Pilot appealing for its design and wearability, though some express reservations about brand-level quality control and customer service.

From video reviewers

The watch's vintage aesthetic and legible sector dial are praised. The 38.5mm case size is also a recurring positive point.

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