Santurce Laco Aachen Grau 39 Grey Dial Leather StrapvsSanturce Laco Flieger Pro - Karlsruhe PRO Customized Green Dial Leather Strap

Ref. aachen-grau-39-grey-dial-leather-strap·MSRP $490

Ref. flieger-pro-karlsruhe-pro-customized-green-dial-leather-strap·MSRP $1,240
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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 Aachen Grau 39 Grey Dial Leather Strap

Laco Flieger Pro - Karlsruhe PRO Customized Green Dial Leather Strap
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
44.5mm
lowest
Thickness
11.6mm
10.9mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
200m
highest
MSRP
$490
lowest
$1,240
Movement
Miyota 82S0
Automatic
Case
5 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Santurce Laco Aachen Grau 39 Grey Dial Leather Strap for its value and heritage Type A dial with minimal branding, finding the understated grey dial comfortable on the stock NATO strap. Some owners note the Miyota 82S0 movement can be loud and lacks a hacking function, while one owner reports the watch's thickness causes it to sit high on the wrist despite the 39mm case. A reviewer wished for an upgraded movement and anti-reflective coating on the crystal for future limited editions. On balance, owners rate the Santurce Laco Aachen Grau 39 Grey Dial Leather Strap highly for its value and classic pilot watch aesthetic.
Owners widely praise the Santurce Laco Flieger Pro - Karlsruhe PRO Customized Green Dial Leather Strap for its dial finishing and lumed numerals, with one owner preferring Laco's overall finishing to alternatives. The extensive customization options are highlighted as a significant draw, allowing for personalized configurations including the 37mm case size, green dial, and automatic movement. While the watch itself is described as exuding quality for its price, the stock leather strap is noted by multiple owners as feeling plasticky or showing creasing. On balance, owners rate the Santurce Laco Flieger Pro - Karlsruhe PRO Customized Green Dial Leather Strap highly for its attractive, customizable dial and overall build quality at its price point.
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