Is This Watch Just Too Weird To Wear?

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  • Опубликовано: 10 дек 2024

Комментарии • 242

  • @mitchmatic8029
    @mitchmatic8029 11 месяцев назад +81

    I have this watch and love it. The design is to allow unrestricted movemnt of the wrist for 1st responders and also protect the crown. I love the dial, find it interesting and easy to read. Rarely do I disagree with you Jodi, but I do here.

    • @JustOneMoreWatch
      @JustOneMoreWatch  11 месяцев назад +19

      Point take Mitch, but there are other ways of doing all that. Glad you enjoy yours though mate! Cheers!

    • @23727bgk
      @23727bgk 11 месяцев назад +4

      The hands are too short considering the diameter of the dial. The 12 o'clock crown works only if it's quartz powered and your not resetting it often like an automatic. The face colors are great but it's too busy with that bezel imo.

    • @tancreddehauteville764
      @tancreddehauteville764 11 месяцев назад +2

      Nah, you're wrong. The crown at 12 is just daft - they could have put it at 4 o'clock or 4.30 if they didn't want it at 3.

    • @mitchmatic8029
      @mitchmatic8029 11 месяцев назад +3

      @@tancreddehauteville764 Have you worn it? It’s actually brilliant.

    • @paulsutphin6703
      @paulsutphin6703 11 месяцев назад +2

      I love mine; it’s peculiar, but in the best way. Super comfortable and legible, and very easy to wear. The GMT/UTC makes it great travel pal-like an eccentric but helpful friend.

  • @fadedlogic1
    @fadedlogic1 5 месяцев назад +2

    I own this watch and it a great rough and tumble watch, wears much smaller than its size, accurate, and comfortable. Clearly not for everyone, but worth a look.

  • @the_once-and-future_king.
    @the_once-and-future_king. 11 месяцев назад +14

    I'd happily rock this on my wrist.
    Is it oddly shaped? Yes. Is it wacky? Oh hell yes. But that just makes it appeal to me even more.

  • @armandr1613
    @armandr1613 11 месяцев назад +8

    When I first encountered this watch I wondered why more aren't made like it.

  • @uncles2000
    @uncles2000 9 месяцев назад +1

    The auto version has a clean dial and is better as a true field watch. The watch wears very easily as it conforms to the wrist well. The bowl shape and top mount crown lets your wrist move without ever having the case get in your way. The strap is real rubber and has a nice stretch. The LUME is above average, the bezel is tight and has even a torque application to move. The bowl shape and flat case back keep it sitting level on the wrist. In pure German fashion, a field watch that is meant to actually work in the field. Function over form. I have traveled on quite a few adventures with this watch and have come to appreciate this function. The form has grown on me.

  • @jamesblonde2271
    @jamesblonde2271 11 месяцев назад +9

    It was on my GMT list or a while, great value and one of the original Flieger manufacturers.

  • @johntaylor2441
    @johntaylor2441 11 месяцев назад +11

    I like this one quite a bit. The articulated lugs are interesting and practical, the GMT feature is nice to have (even if it isn't executed perfectly on this example) , and for me, the crown placement is lovely. I work in an environment that is a bit of a paradox. For my job, having a watch is essential and having the countdown bezel is helpful, but it's also a job where watches get scratched, smashed, battered, and abused. Having the crown in a somewhat protected position would be a very useful feature. Thanks for the review Jody, I just might have to pick one of these up!

    • @cv507
      @cv507 10 месяцев назад

      lättz öl pütt cäsh tugessäir and get him that fänsy römän äh numeräll ´wätch vv (the öne that is in Fallout 3? ^^)

  • @Yoshikaable
    @Yoshikaable 11 месяцев назад +5

    I think this increased my respect for Laco - I felt like they were just resting on their laurels with the fliegers

  • @MarkusGebauer
    @MarkusGebauer 11 месяцев назад +2

    Interesting watch. I like the tactical look very much, the utc function is great and the 12 o'clock crown doesn't hurt the wrist. Unique timepiece, surely not everyone's taste.

  • @simonyoung509
    @simonyoung509 11 месяцев назад

    I’ve been wearing this watch for a few months now and it’s definitely a favourite. Love its looks, comfort and I find it very easy to read and use. Great value for money to for the quartz model. 8/10 from me

  • @S-Ltd1000
    @S-Ltd1000 11 месяцев назад +5

    I quite like this, although ditching the winglets would help with wearability. While you're dipping into 46mm watches Jody I would love to see your take on the reissued Citizen Orca. Another weird diver design with solar and ISO certification.

  • @GinkgoJoe
    @GinkgoJoe 11 месяцев назад +1

    What a lovely colour salad!

  • @jameswcollett
    @jameswcollett 11 месяцев назад

    Your channel must be in my top N favourites on RUclips, where N is a rather small number. Enjoyable and edifying reviews, and always an interesting t-shirt.

  • @harveysyates
    @harveysyates 11 месяцев назад +1

    Not a watch that'll be on my wish-list, but it's nice to see companies like Laco producing something a little (?) left of field. I am, however, a fan of the GMT (sorry...UTC) hand having its 'arm' colour matched to the face. It helps the arrow head to really stand out, whilst making the watch more legible. It'd be nice to see this type of detail on more GMTs.
    Informative and entertaining video as always, Jody. Cheers.

  • @andrewrothman7805
    @andrewrothman7805 11 месяцев назад +2

    I have one of the original squad diver automatic watches, and I love it. Laco's more recent offerings aren't as nicely made.

  • @GeeMood
    @GeeMood 11 месяцев назад +3

    I've had the automatic Laco Atacama on my list for a couple years now. Just love the look of it. German made as well! Great review Jody, as always.

  • @clive-t.m.d7955
    @clive-t.m.d7955 17 дней назад

    Beautiful watch & informative vid 👍

  • @SOAD0219
    @SOAD0219 11 месяцев назад

    I just ordered a Laco Squad Mojave 39 MB some days ago. I like the sporty watches and colours on dial, hands mainly orange.

  • @StarkestryP
    @StarkestryP 11 месяцев назад

    Super stunning! I'd wear it in a heartbeat. Your content is always so engaging, Jody. Thanks for bringing us some joy each week.

  • @davidmulligan42
    @davidmulligan42 11 месяцев назад

    I agree. I like the colors, but too many shortcomings for me. I'd probably go with Damasko over Laco.

  • @danielleclare2938
    @danielleclare2938 11 месяцев назад

    Lots of eyeball and some gizmo with the lugs. Very cool. Awesome work watch. Price point is good. Thanks for the show.

  • @justinebodlak1373
    @justinebodlak1373 11 месяцев назад

    Totally agree with you Jody on the pros and cons of this watch. Quite a beautiful piece but too much hassle, too much 'going on' with it. Not wearable I think on a wrist smaller than yours.

  • @isaacfredes1181
    @isaacfredes1181 11 месяцев назад

    I LOVE field and diver watches , also love simetry, this one has it all for me

  • @emm_arr
    @emm_arr 10 месяцев назад

    I like it. The bowl shape - much like a fitbit - helps it stay on top of a sleeve rather than vanishing from view.
    This seems to be what is often called a "squad watch" that finds favour with the police and fire and first aid services in Germany.

  • @Watch-Crazy
    @Watch-Crazy 11 месяцев назад +5

    Got to say, I really like it! Unusual for sure, but in a good way IMO

  • @Theo-ul8qm
    @Theo-ul8qm 10 месяцев назад

    This watch looks to me like it was designed as a 3-hander first, and then had the second time zone function added almost as an afterthought. I don't understand watches that have lume on the GMT/UTC hand, but not on the numerals. You might as well not lume the hand either, because it's useless without the numerals.
    Having said that, I really like this watch as a simple 3-hander. I think it's a fantastic sports watch. The articulated lugs enable you to wear it over a dive suit or over a base layer or other clothing, which I really like. The PVD makes the dial pop and therefore easier to read. And the watch being so large really makes sense when you wear it over clothing.
    I'm a big fan of the 12 o'clock crown from a functional perspective too. Many times when I'm out on a hike/climb or dive I find myself having a sleeve that ends at the watch case and a glove that ends at the other side of the watch case. Not having a crown at 3 works great with that, and you don't have to worry about crown guards digging into the wrist either. If you're mountain biking, for example, crown guards can be a nightmare.
    So I think this watch is a fantasic specialized sports watch, but I'd probably go for the automatic 3-hand configuration instead of this quartz. It's clearly not supposed to be worn in everyday life, it's complete overkill for that (unless you're maybe a firefighter or do some similar profession).
    P. S. I imgine this watch would be great to wear when skiing as well, in between layers of clothing. It'll be big enough to stick up and be readable at a glance. Great for many sports I think.

  • @VersedNJ
    @VersedNJ 11 месяцев назад

    Have a similar looking Laco, it's not a GMT and ihas a Selita for automatic. Green minute hand. 42mm, it's not a bullhead and normal endliinks and different strap.

  • @gary-pv8vz
    @gary-pv8vz 11 месяцев назад

    I really like the protected crown. Especially as the 12 position, no possibility of it digging into my wrist (I’m a lefty). I value the countdown bezel. Much more useful than a diver bezel.

  • @oliverwiantrmerholme112
    @oliverwiantrmerholme112 11 месяцев назад +1

    Similar lugs on some ZRC dive watches 😊🌊

  • @SkysaxonDragonslayer
    @SkysaxonDragonslayer 11 месяцев назад

    Reminds me of the Sinn "Einsatzuhr" made for the German Rescue-Teams…
    … and by the way…
    I like the Laco! It would make a great everyday watch for people who work in harsh environments like me (truck driver) and don’t want a G-Shock.

  • @D3ZG1978
    @D3ZG1978 11 месяцев назад

    I like it, great video! Will you be reviewing the new Zelos blacktip at some point.?

  • @canadianwatchmonkey3992
    @canadianwatchmonkey3992 9 месяцев назад

    Oris TT uses this type of pivoting lugs also My Neo Vintage El Primero rectangular watch uses pivoting lugs 😊

  • @cylentone
    @cylentone 11 месяцев назад +2

    The Atacama is apparently popular among military, police, fire brigades and search & rescue crews in Germany. It's not actually quirky, it's German-engineered for specific uses & environments... the shape of the case back to conform to bending your hand, the hidden crown to protect it and also not cut into your hand, the "winglets" to protect the crown and wear the watch over top of heavy work clothes, etc. We Germans don't do quirky, but we do actually have a sense of humor 😬

    • @ceebee-j5x
      @ceebee-j5x 11 месяцев назад

      funny. if it is worn by military, police, fire brigades and search & rescue crews - I prefer to wear a more civilian watch

    • @LeonSparrow
      @LeonSparrow 10 месяцев назад +1

      Yay German sausage

    • @cylentone
      @cylentone 10 месяцев назад

      @@LeonSparrow And beer 😉

  • @Skurtle
    @Skurtle 11 месяцев назад

    Lume should be much better, I agree!
    The misaligned issue is much worse tho, i wouldn’t keep it with that issue.

  • @j.p.john.12
    @j.p.john.12 10 месяцев назад

    the winglets remind me a bit of the GA900 gshock range

  • @jhatgotagat300
    @jhatgotagat300 11 месяцев назад +1

    Laco should just get a quartz gmt movement with a EOL indicator. My movado chronograph my mom got me years ago has one it’s pretty useful compared to ya just dying at any moment.

  • @edwardsjohnpaul
    @edwardsjohnpaul 11 месяцев назад +1

    It's cool, it's unique, it's stylish, if not the ideal companion for trekking. If that's what you want, you'll be getting a Pro Trek instead.

  • @nathankay
    @nathankay 10 месяцев назад

    Definitely feels like a military / police / type of watch. I have a Laco Augsberg... it's a great watch!

  • @rodg2335
    @rodg2335 11 месяцев назад

    I love this Laco. Do I want one....no....but I do love it!

  • @bravowhiskey4684
    @bravowhiskey4684 11 месяцев назад

    The Aachen Grau B dial is on my list this year. Lacos are neat, this one is just a little too odd.

  • @brucemacdonald876
    @brucemacdonald876 11 месяцев назад +1

    Looks like a damn fine pilot's tool watch to me. Very nice.

  • @ahha6304
    @ahha6304 11 месяцев назад

    Damn, now I miss the guy who argued with me about Laco is superior watch and has long history about aviation, but refuses to acknowledge IWC

    • @jabezhane
      @jabezhane 10 месяцев назад

      Fair point but you dont need $5000 to start getting into Laco like you need with IWC...

  • @robbbbery
    @robbbbery 11 месяцев назад

    This review makes me trust your other, more positive reviews, quite a bit more than is my normal, skeptical tendency. Also a very enjoyable video!

  • @mercster
    @mercster 11 месяцев назад

    Heh, my tastes are pretty conventional and I usually don't like very "different" watches... but there's something about this one! I don't like the bowl shape but, since the watch is rather thin it's not too bad. Thanks Jody!

  • @killpop8255
    @killpop8255 11 месяцев назад +4

    You tend to lift my spirits Jody.

  • @gorillasinthewrist
    @gorillasinthewrist 11 месяцев назад

    Makes me think of the Vanuatu, apart from the lume…and alignment and QC issues

  • @adk7962
    @adk7962 11 месяцев назад

    Weird you say. I’ll see your Laco Atacama and raise you a Straton Cuffbuster. Although I actually like both. The Laco’s dimensions are insane though. Thanks as always!

    • @JustOneMoreWatch
      @JustOneMoreWatch  11 месяцев назад +2

      Ha! Oh yes, that one was bonkers very much for the sake of being bonkers. Cheers!

  • @C.C._TJ_Jason
    @C.C._TJ_Jason 11 месяцев назад +5

    I love a lot about this watch, especially the dial layout and legibility. Would make a great watch for military flying. However, my wrists are on the smaller size so it’s just too big for me. 😢

  • @TheMrpcperfect
    @TheMrpcperfect 11 месяцев назад

    The Lugs remind me of XEMEX OffRoad. Designed by Ruedi Külling.

  • @johnboyofalaska4182
    @johnboyofalaska4182 11 месяцев назад

    The Bradley E One has winglets just like this Laco. Review yourself a Bradley!!!

  • @In.New.York.I.Milly.Rock.
    @In.New.York.I.Milly.Rock. 11 месяцев назад +2

    You can pour some soup in it if you remove the crystal.

  • @kobusvanrensburg4092
    @kobusvanrensburg4092 11 месяцев назад

    I don't like the color, but it's actually pretty cool. Nice 👍🏻

  • @superwombat42
    @superwombat42 11 месяцев назад +1

    Greetings from Alberta!

  • @misterrottweiler
    @misterrottweiler 11 месяцев назад +1

    I actually don’t mind anything design wise, they could have maybe made the overall size less than 46mm, but the rest is fine enough. I’m assuming the utc markings on the dial is just to make the dial the only unique component for the utc so that the case and its elements are universal. I wouldn’t have it myself though, if it were 42/43mm I would.

  • @BlindProphet413
    @BlindProphet413 10 месяцев назад

    Always nice to see a count-DOWN bezel. Especially one that is not a Sinn or Damasko. (Nothing against those brands, just nice to see it from others). And a GMT with a timing bezel provides two different functions quite nicely, and a bit more neatly than a chronograph would.
    The winglets are quite strange; if your arm is quite big, the winglets just sit there and you just...wear the strap in a tighter hole than normal? And if your arm is small, they fall down around your arm but more rigidly than if you just had a soft strap. As for "protecting the crown," well, again, if your arm is big the crown doesn't stick out over it, and if your arm is small and the winglets fall downwards on each side the crown is exposed anyway like it would be if your strap started there. Does this just let you have a shorter strap by having some of the strap built-in to the watch?

  • @leo.f.v.andersson
    @leo.f.v.andersson 11 месяцев назад +1

    ZRC GF has the crown at 6 oclock and a similar system.

  • @odie7764
    @odie7764 11 месяцев назад

    Looks like pretty standard operators watch, I like the relocation of the crown and the gmt. Shame its not tritium vial like the traser or luminox
    A budget Gshock (dw5600) is always a better operators watch.

  • @tobiensam
    @tobiensam 11 месяцев назад

    I kinda like it..its not a standard watch but it looks very good

  • @domf7705
    @domf7705 11 месяцев назад

    Would love for you to review or even start a 'tactical' watch review series Jody!

  • @MikeSmith-er1qs
    @MikeSmith-er1qs 11 месяцев назад

    LOVE the look of this one!

  • @TFPMadcow
    @TFPMadcow 11 месяцев назад

    Crucial horological question. What is the red/green jersey your nephew is wearing at 1:28 ?

  • @SamLed1111
    @SamLed1111 11 месяцев назад +8

    Laco is a solid brand. Owned one of their chronos for a couple of years. Solid watch. Casework is top notch. Love the Atacama (I own a Citizen Tsuno so I like weird) weirdness however over $1k for a quartz is a no go for me.

    • @cmc6040
      @cmc6040 11 месяцев назад +6

      It was just over 500. Near 1,000 for the auto.....

    • @jebisamess1902
      @jebisamess1902 11 месяцев назад +1

      not when you can get a Marathon Navigator for $250 !!

  • @e28forever30
    @e28forever30 11 месяцев назад

    I’ll stick with my Seiko SNJ025 “Arnie”.
    Solar, decent lume and the added bonus of a stopwatch and alarm for about the same price.

  • @duncanhamilton5841
    @duncanhamilton5841 11 месяцев назад

    Had an Aachen / B Dial some years ago. Lume was equally dismal on that too, which kinda ruined the whole Flieger thing for me - although I seem to remember your review of the B Dial having better lume. Nonetheless, I like the brand, and some of their stuff is pretty cool.

  • @dougieranger
    @dougieranger 11 месяцев назад +1

    I have a Laco fleiger which I love but this one isn’t for me.

  • @BushRat253
    @BushRat253 4 месяца назад

    Does anyone know if they warn people before discontinuing a watch? I’ve been saving for a Frankfurt Gray for awhile now and don’t want them to discontinue it!

  • @douglasfuentes2737
    @douglasfuentes2737 11 месяцев назад

    I like it. I would love it without the green and orange.

  • @nextonthewrist
    @nextonthewrist 11 месяцев назад +1

    Weird yep, but do I love the look...100% yes😆...shame about the lume though.

  • @johnsrabe
    @johnsrabe 11 месяцев назад

    It’s too big.
    If you look at the auto version at 11:13 , there is no hashmark alignment issue.
    Yeah the GMT paint thing looks cheap.
    So, no. But fun video.

  • @scottbeckett4190
    @scottbeckett4190 11 месяцев назад +1

    Meh to the watch. And for the money. Meh x 2. Great vid. Merci!

  • @martinkaplan1805
    @martinkaplan1805 11 месяцев назад

    Nice size for serving appetizers.

  • @diydad7704
    @diydad7704 11 месяцев назад

    As you said yourself: a watch named after one of the dryest places on earth can't be a diver. Then why do we need so much lume? I agree that the lume paint isn't the best and there could be more, but in the atacama desert there's probably a lot of moon light. I like the look very much, but i can't decide whether i prefer this over the Sinn 857 UTC or vice versa.

  • @keysersoze503
    @keysersoze503 11 месяцев назад

    I think it's a cool looking watch if maybe a little big.

  • @alphabong-w3h
    @alphabong-w3h 11 месяцев назад

    As much printing as today's paper but it all seems to answer to a sensible logic. I can see getting used to all of it. The countdown ring actually makes more sense to me in terms of landlubber use. There's your accurate tracking for timing parking meters and showing up on time. The crown at 12 struck me as being perfectly sensible with it being inset into the lugs. Too expensive but I'd give it a B-plus for originality.

  • @goodyearspokane
    @goodyearspokane 11 месяцев назад

    GMT and countdown bezel....perfect travel watch if it were more stylish

  • @TomasWatchReviews
    @TomasWatchReviews 11 месяцев назад +1

    looks cool imo

  • @akvammen
    @akvammen 11 месяцев назад

    I think it looks awesome!

  • @mattewj1268
    @mattewj1268 11 месяцев назад

    I think its a good looking watch but honestly too big for most people out side of its active use case. If you're actually using your watch as a first responder or adventurous person the size makes sense.

  • @mmaclemon3179
    @mmaclemon3179 11 месяцев назад

    I love a pie pan dial but this looks like a pie pan case and bezel.

  • @gregtolley3455
    @gregtolley3455 11 месяцев назад

    Its a bit much for me but I like Laco and it's good to see them break away from their 'you can have any watch you want as long as its a flieger' styles.

  • @fabricea7704
    @fabricea7704 11 месяцев назад

    Hi Mister M.
    😉Seen from below, this case almost looks like a peep to my Seiko 7549-7000. Coincidence? 🤔😁

  • @heiner71
    @heiner71 11 месяцев назад

    Finally a watch for the large watch guys. However, I am just waiting for the comment asking for a 55mm version.

  • @bestboy897
    @bestboy897 11 месяцев назад +1

    the flying saucer watch

  • @tomdorazio681
    @tomdorazio681 5 месяцев назад

    I’ve been eyeballing these hard after getting served up several instagram ads for them. I know you mentioned you can change the strap but I’m curious if anyone has actually tried them on a different strap. Maybe an Erika’s style eleastic strap. I don’t think a nato would work. I don’t always love rubber and would be much more likely to get one if I can put an Erika’s or Watch Steward strap on it. After all, it’s still just a 22mm lug width opening.

  • @Robespierres_Ghost
    @Robespierres_Ghost 11 месяцев назад

    Never liked a countdown bezel. Very confusing when trying to read the time.

  • @DJModsChannel
    @DJModsChannel 11 месяцев назад

    This channel is just like morning show adverts

  • @Zeratsu
    @Zeratsu 11 месяцев назад +1

    even if the video is sponsored Jody is still honest and tells what he truly thinks which deserves respect! That's how RUclipsrs should value their community, liked a video! Thank you Jody!

  • @mogens47
    @mogens47 11 месяцев назад

    Looks cool, like just pulled out of an old plane❤👍👍

  • @MrPleers
    @MrPleers 11 месяцев назад

    That 6 in the datewindow is a perfect coincidence.

    • @JustOneMoreWatch
      @JustOneMoreWatch  11 месяцев назад

      There are a lot of coincidences on this channel then Mr Pleers! Especially on Friday 13th...

  • @billj5645
    @billj5645 11 месяцев назад

    The case vs. bezel seems a bit different. I would have to handle it to see what that actually means to me. The first thing I noticed about the aesthetics was the long lines of the minute markers lined up with long lines on the bezel. Then I noticed the numerals- my personal fetish regarding numerals is that they need to all be there or none of them should be there so this watch would not work for me. I don't mind numerals on field watches and fliegers but I also have a lot of dive watches without numerals so are numerals really needed? Are they an advantage or disadvantage?

  • @SingleTrackMined
    @SingleTrackMined 11 месяцев назад

    I didn't like it at all until I saw the pocket shot...looks good on wrist. Strange watch, tho. Cheers!

  • @royalgamble
    @royalgamble 11 месяцев назад

    Can you do the dive test to the Heimdallr (sharkey) no time to die homage? the Sea Ghost, 200M? I just got this watch and I'm absolutely curious if this watch can be a professional dive watch at that price point of 200 dlls, this could be a golden discovery here.

  • @Robban.D.Jonsson.
    @Robban.D.Jonsson. 11 месяцев назад

    I quite like it, I just wish they didnt use printing.

  • @kyledriscollmusic
    @kyledriscollmusic 11 месяцев назад

    if they just put some normal lugs on this and maybe got it down to 42mm it would be a winner. A better quartz movement would be nice too but this one isn't too shabby

    • @kyledriscollmusic
      @kyledriscollmusic 11 месяцев назад

      and good lume should be assumed for over $400

  • @Andrewdavey-y7t
    @Andrewdavey-y7t 11 месяцев назад +1

    love your channel jody but to be honest , any laco is better than halve the shite you normally review , but your right , different strokes for different folks i guess

  • @mordeth1964
    @mordeth1964 11 месяцев назад +1

    $869.04 AUD? No thanks, especially when the movement costs around $50 on the evil bay.
    If I were to spend that much on a quartz watch I'd buy a Casio Oceanus.

  • @frankbcn2223
    @frankbcn2223 11 месяцев назад

    I actually like this watch a lot 😊

  • @rw2266
    @rw2266 11 месяцев назад

    Nice t shirt pal. You miss irn bru and flat sausage!!!?????😂

  • @tobytayles1
    @tobytayles1 11 месяцев назад

    That lug to lug is mahooosive

  • @Roberto68n
    @Roberto68n 10 месяцев назад

    Weird is not reacting to the T-Shirt!! Forget weird watches, THE T-SHIRT!!! 😍