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Lightsped · 19 June 2025, 06:40 AM

New piece arrived today. Am well aware that this watch is NOT for everyone..... But wow, such great first impressions! Love the Flieger history, the precise details, the simplicity, and the super comfortable strap.

omar-rye · 19 June 2025, 08:13 AM

Hi. What is it?

cop414 · 19 June 2025, 09:46 AM

Flieger, German brand.
I like it

Is it a sandwich dial?

F131F · 19 June 2025, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

Is it a sandwich dial?

No, doesn't look like it.

MILGAUSS88 · 19 June 2025, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

Flieger, German brand.

Flieger (flier) is the style not the maker.

Most common Maker is Laco.
Probably A Lange next.
Then Stowa, Wempe and IWC made them as well.

cop414 · 19 June 2025, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

Flieger (flier) is the style not the maker.

Most common Maker is Laco.
Probably A Lange next.
Then Stowa, Wempe and IWC made them as well.

Bazil · 19 June 2025, 02:47 PM

Enjoy …

RW16610 · 19 June 2025, 08:35 PM

Cool watch! I've always appreciated this style of watch, especially from brands like Fortis. Yours, albeit a different brand to the aforementioned seems to have a lot of history behind it. Interested to learn more about your latest acquisition!

brandrea · 19 June 2025, 10:08 PM

Enjoy it.

Reminds me of a Big Pilot.

1William · 19 June 2025, 10:20 PM

Congratulations.

Lightsped · 20 June 2025, 10:04 PM

Sorry for delayed response.

This is a "Mülheim an der Ruhr" made by Laco with Erbstück treatment. Erbstuck is a process of distressing done at Laco. Each watch is different, no two alike.

While the watch may look battered and old, it feels tight and brand new. Have had my eye on this for a while and am really glad this was added to the collection. Not sure what took so long....

Old Expat Beast · 20 June 2025, 11:27 PM

Yes, when you said it was "NOT for everyone", I assumed you meant the fake ageing, as it otherwise would be quite desirable. Kind of a stonewashed jeans thing.

alllexandru · 20 June 2025, 11:42 PM

congrats, I could swear it dropped from WWII plane looking on that patina.

77T · 21 June 2025, 12:31 AM

You're right about the distressed treatment - will Laco decline repairs to the Sellita SW 200 movement due to that?

Of course any watchmaker could do the work but just wondering how that would work with Laco.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Lightsped · 21 June 2025, 02:34 AM

Laco does provide a warranty, but I am not sure of what the length of the warranty is. I don't see why they would decline repairs if needed. The distressing is only on the exterior of the watch.

mongrelnomoad · 21 June 2025, 03:04 AM

That’s very cool. How thick is it?

Ceaiu · 22 June 2025, 04:35 AM

Congrats! Wear it in good health!
Just past weekend I thought I was prepared to buy an IWC Big Pilot 43 with bronze case. In time this would have turned black.
Luckily for me, it is not produced any longer by IWC.
I say luckily, because I realised I'm not that brave.
But I appreciate the others.

Lightsped · 22 June 2025, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

That’s very cool. How thick is it?

The case looks to be 12mm thick.

Lightsped · 9 July 2025, 11:58 PM

Just a follow up for the few that are interested. The Laco continues to perform perfectly. This watch really speaks to me, and most of my friends don't seem to understand.

Guppydriver · 17 July 2025, 11:12 AM

I love how simple and legible the fleigers are.

I’m really looking at the Big Pilot 43 to add to my collection, so I understand the attraction.

FLT6SPD · 17 July 2025, 12:29 PM

I have one of the Laco Topper Editions and I love it.

Laco Topper Edition

WatchEater666 · 17 July 2025, 12:50 PM

I have one too and love it. Very fun watch!

19 June 2025, 06:40 AM	#1
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19 June 2025, 09:46 AM	#3
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20 June 2025, 10:04 PM	#11
Lightsped "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Georgia Watch: Sub, OP41, DJ x 4 Posts: 962	Sorry for delayed response. This is a "Mülheim an der Ruhr" made by Laco with Erbstück treatment. Erbstuck is a process of distressing done at Laco. Each watch is different, no two alike. While the watch may look battered and old, it feels tight and brand new. Have had my eye on this for a while and am really glad this was added to the collection. Not sure what took so long.... Attached Images

20 June 2025, 11:27 PM	#12
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2025 SubTT Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: 22° N, 114° E Watch: WS1200H-3AV Posts: 29,533	Yes, when you said it was "NOT for everyone", I assumed you meant the fake ageing, as it otherwise would be quite desirable. Kind of a stonewashed jeans thing. __________________ _______________________

19 June 2025, 08:13 AM	#2
omar-rye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Real Name: Omar Location: Underground Watch: 145.022 Posts: 3,192	Hi. What is it?

19 June 2025, 08:35 PM	#8
RW16610 2025 Rolex SubTT Bluesy Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,468	Cool watch! I've always appreciated this style of watch, especially from brands like Fortis. Yours, albeit a different brand to the aforementioned seems to have a lot of history behind it. Interested to learn more about your latest acquisition!

19 June 2025, 10:08 PM	#9
brandrea 2025 Rolex SubTT Bluesy Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (Mickey) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 84,979	Enjoy it. Reminds me of a Big Pilot.

19 June 2025, 10:20 PM	#10
1William 2025 Rolex SubTT Bluesy Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 51,712	Congratulations.

20 June 2025, 11:42 PM	#13
alllexandru 2025 Rolex SubTT Bluesy Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Old continent Posts: 3,030	congrats, I could swear it dropped from WWII plane looking on that patina.

21 June 2025, 12:31 AM	#14
77T 2025 Rolex SubTT Bluesy Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 43,941	You're right about the distressed treatment - will Laco decline repairs to the Sellita SW 200 movement due to that? Of course any watchmaker could do the work but just wondering how that would work with Laco. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

21 June 2025, 02:34 AM	#15
Lightsped "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Georgia Watch: Sub, OP41, DJ x 4 Posts: 962	Laco does provide a warranty, but I am not sure of what the length of the warranty is. I don't see why they would decline repairs if needed. The distressing is only on the exterior of the watch.

21 June 2025, 03:04 AM	#16
mongrelnomoad 2025 Rolex SubTT Bluesy Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,974	That’s very cool. How thick is it?

22 June 2025, 04:35 AM	#17
Ceaiu "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: Marius Location: Europe Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 101	Congrats! Wear it in good health! Just past weekend I thought I was prepared to buy an IWC Big Pilot 43 with bronze case. In time this would have turned black. Luckily for me, it is not produced any longer by IWC. I say luckily, because I realised I'm not that brave. But I appreciate the others.

9 July 2025, 11:58 PM	#19
Lightsped "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Georgia Watch: Sub, OP41, DJ x 4 Posts: 962	Just a follow up for the few that are interested. The Laco continues to perform perfectly. This watch really speaks to me, and most of my friends don't seem to understand. Attached Images

17 July 2025, 11:12 AM	#20
Guppydriver 2025 Rolex SubTT Bluesy Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: A-Aron Location: Utah Watch: 126710BLNR 226570 Posts: 2,735	I love how simple and legible the fleigers are. I’m really looking at the Big Pilot 43 to add to my collection, so I understand the attraction.

17 July 2025, 12:29 PM	#21
FLT6SPD 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 19	I have one of the Laco Topper Editions and I love it. Laco Topper Edition

17 July 2025, 12:50 PM	#22
WatchEater666 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Vancouver Posts: 2,298	I have one too and love it. Very fun watch!

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