Trust customers, trade press & others.
Happy customers are our biggest success. They wear our watches everyday and test them in day-to-day situations as well as in exciting adventures – they know exactly what Laco watches are all about. Even the trade press, passionate watch experts and renowned watch blogs keep a close eye on our watches. We would like to share their opinions with you!
Because we at Laco take great pride in caring about the opinion of our customers and love receiving feedback, constructive criticism and inspiration. We want to become a little bit better every day.
"Wahnsinn, also echt toll!"
... wenn einer von euch da draußen ist und sagt "Vintage, das finde ich cool, da stehe ich drauf" ja dann kommt ihr hier nicht drum herum. Das ist alles mit so viel Liebe gemacht. (...)
"Da blüht mein Uhrenherz auf"
Ich nehme dieser Uhr den Namen Erbstück wirklich ab und feier das, weil wenn man es schon konsequent macht, dann sowie Laco. Ganz ehrlich, diese Uhr ist in meinem Augen so perfekt gealtert.
"The perfect balance of pilots’ and travellers’ watch"
In many ways it’s the perfect halfway house between a pure tool watch and the usual classical travellers’ watches.
"It's all about that historical accuracy"
This watch, you holding in your hand it just feels like you picked up something straight out of the 1940s and you have one on the original, you know, "Flieger" watches from that area which is just so cool. It is cool that it is produced by Laco, so it is from the same heritage and line.
"The price point is also very good considering the brand's heritage and build quality"
While there are certainly more flawless GMT watches out there, you’d be hard-pressed to find anything better at this price.
"Laco did a great job on their dials (...)"
... really simple design there but that really does help with the legibility. this is one of the most legiable dial designs out there. You really crisp printing on there as well.
"They are truly awesome. They are just so well done."
I, like most watchmakers, have an intimate relationship with the Unitas/ETA 6497/8. (…)And, let’s face it, for credibility, reliability, visibility, and affordability there aren’t many better calibers out there. It’s languid 18,000 train count is a pleasure to watch through the sapphire display back of this, most recent Laco.
"This watch took me by surprise"
When I received the watch in its beautiful presentation box, the watch looked very well balanced and not big at all, with a lug to lug of 50 mm and a thickness of 12.5 mm on my 6.25 for some reason it felt just like home, then it was the internal rotating bezel, the clicks are crisp and precise as the German engineering fame.
"I like it — it looks tool-ish, sturdy, and professional."
As a GMT first-timer, with the Frankfurt, Laco came up with a very attractive watch. Easy on the eyes, a sturdy and professional appearance, and comfortable to wear. The functionality of the watch, simultaneously showing the time in different time-zones, proved to be perfect as well.
"Mich hat lange keine Fliegeruhr so begeistert"
Die Laco Frankfurt ist für mich eine der gelungensten Neu-Interpretation einer Fliegeruhr, die ich in letzter Zeit gesehen habe.
"Der Traditionshersteller setzt auf eigenständiges Design"
Statt sich im vermeintlich sicheren Hafen des ubiquitären Pepsi-GMT-Designs zu bewegen und überhastet ein entsprechendes Modell herauszubringen (wie so manch anderer Hersteller, der etwas vom GMT-Kuchen abhaben wollte), hat sich Laco vergleichsweise viel Zeit gelassen. Und das Warten hat sich mehr als gelohnt! Der Pforzheimer Traditionshersteller hat die Zeit genutzt, um eine exzellent verarbeitete GMT-Fliegeruhr mit vielen eigenständigen, durchdachten, perfekt harmonierenden und liebevollen Design-Elementen zu lancieren – was will ein Uhrenfreund mehr?
"For me now, my wish for an affordable historic Flieger comes true with this beautiful watch!"
Of course the blue dial is nothing but historical correct, but I highly recommend this eye catching colour. (...). I think you can hardly get a better looking Baumuster A at this price point. (...)
"There is only one place I can start with this review and that’s with the beautiful movement"
This beautiful pocket watch based movement is a pleasure to wind daily and really helps you build a connection with the watch and helps you form a love with it, that you wouldn’t get with an automatic that you simply stick on your wrist. (…) At a price point of €980 from this watch provides affordable and accessible luxury.
"I think you can hardly get a better looking Baumuster A at this price point."
Of course the blue dial is nothing but historical correct, but I highly recommend this eye catching colour. (...). I think you can hardly get a better looking Baumuster A at this price point. (...)
"I love that Laco keeps the Atacama all black, brushed and bold."
For me, the Atacama 2 and its predecessors, are some of the coolest pieces Laco have made. They are so different, both quirky and mean, packed with toughness and high-quality components and parts.
"Optimum functionality, contemporary design and high-quality watches"
The great Laco watch in the minimalist Bauhaus design Made in Germany convinces both optically and technically on the whole line!
"Optimale Funktionalität, zeitgerechtes Design und wertig verarbeitete Uhren."
Die tolle Laco Uhr im minimalistischem Bauhaus-Design Made in Germany überzeugt sowohl optisch als auch technisch auf ganzer Linie!
"An affordable time machine"
It represents Germany’s heritage of precision, quality and exceptional industrial design, and as such, its visual cues are now part of the language of watchmaking. Aesthetic has trumped ideology.
Laco – Classic Berlin 40, a Bauhaus Beauty"
This episode we examine Laco's Bauhaus-style dress-watch, the Classic. This German made stunner really hits all of the right notes, from the ETA 2892 at its heart to the fit & finish and overall build quality, the Laco Classic is just that, a classic, all from a brand with true horological significance, presented in a wonderfully executed package. I'd say both this watch and brand as a whole, deserve more attention.
"Simplicity in motion"
Come check out these two new hot Laco Navy watches. Both are powered by the legendary UNITAS 6498 pocket watch movement. The white boasts an enamel dial for a crisp clean look, and the black is sleek and clean.
"Eine runde Sache"
Am besten fand ich, dass die Uhr schlicht ist und damit im Prinzip zu fast allem passt, durch die Krone aber einen relativ sportlichen Charakter hat und auch diese roten Highlights das Ganze nochmal aufpeppen.
"The best german made automatic pilot watch around $400"
It's not every day you get to review a watch at this price range from a brand that has made some of the most legendary pilots watches of all time. Released at Baselworld 2018, the new Laco Aachen (type B) not only features a stunning new blue dial to die for, but at 39mm, is also embracing the current trend of more practical sizes.
"An affordable watch, from a great brand, that is well made."
I like getting an entirely German made automatic movement watch at an affordable price point. It has nice finishing, it has a nice strap, it has good dial details.
"The best budget flieger watch"
This is a very nicely manufactured, quality watch with the right brand on the dial and those magic words “made in Germany” on the bottom.
"Navy watch - absolutely beautiful!!"
Incredibly simple and beautiful design on this. You have an enamel dial on this watch, small seconds down here at 6 o’ clock and it has an absolutely beautiful sheen to the dial.
"A good daily wear"
This is really perfect for people that are interested in this period of history (…) or just really like this style. This is a nice, handsome, very legible watch.
"This is oozing in quality"
Look at the dial, it’s like perfection. Look at the hands, the railroad track markings. I feel like with this watch, the refinement on it is worthy of the price tag.
"Eine klassische Marineuhr gehört (…) in jede gute Sammlung.
... Wer also eine Marineuhr mit ordentlichem Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis von einem sympathischen Traditionshersteller sucht, macht mit der Laco Bremerhaven oder der Laco Cuxhaven nichts falsch. ...
The atlantic offers a ton of toughness and functionality."
... Whatever style or activity you prefer, Laco, with this robust and versatile all-round sport watch, has made it easy to find the watch that suits you. Wrap one onto your wrist, get out and discover the environments! ...
"Laco Himalaya, the ultimate squad watch."
... Moreover, the fact that Laco is a brand with a very long history and a very good reputation has only strengthened my choice. After more than one month spent on my wrist, I have not found any criticisms to make about this watch. ...
"Laco went a step further and it worked out sensational."
... It is beautiful in its simplicity. I would dare to say that it is the most beautiful case I could imagine, but it is also a merit of the whole vibe that has a watch and the case itself. ...
"It’s fun, credible, and accessible."
... In this bracket, you’re looking at competition from entry-level luxury group brands like Hamilton and Tissot or even some TAG Heuer watches. I’d choose this over any of them. ...
I loved it right away!
For me it was quite clear, the Laco Scorpion Amazonas ‘talked’ to me the most during my visit to Laco’s booth at MunichTime. The complete new Scorpion collection was on display, however, the green of the Amazonas just did it.
"A well-made traditional-looking pilot watch."
... In my opinion Laco offers a lot of value and is probably more accurate to these original watches from the World War years than many of the “luxury” vintage-style pilot watches. ...
"Der Geist einer klassischen Fliegeruhr in einer modernen Interpretation."
... Doch ganz besonders macht das Modell „Blaue Stunde“ das mit einem blauen Sonnenschliff versehene Ziffernblatt. Durch diese aufwändige Veredelung schimmert das Blatt in den schönsten Blautönen und hinterlässt je nach Lichteinfall einen besonders visuellen und hochwertigen Eindruck. ...
"Der Geist einer klassischen Fliegeruhr in einer modernen Interpretation."
The Type-B navigator’s watch is an immediately recognizable and highly collectible artifact from WW2. The German Luftwaffe commissioned 5 manufacturers, and Laco was one of them. The Laco Paderborn Erbstück is ...