I ordered another Laco..

[TanWL]

I guess it also depend whether you intend to be serious in collecting pilot watches, if yes no doubt will be manual wind. In olden days no ETA right (correct me if i'm wrong) . For me I collect whatever my head & heart & wallet tells me to. But don't forget it is the neck(wife) that turns the head :P.

[leslie]

Actually both auto and manual also same shape and size.. Just see whether are you those that enjoy winding.. or those that always forgot to wind up watches.. hehe

[Kakashi]

One good thing about Laco is that their pricing are reasonable. So why lose sleep over it, just buy 2 and have double enjoyment over it :P.

Buyers need to consider the pros and cons, and specification.

Auto ETA = 25 Jewels (more resistant to wear and tear), accuracy may be less accurate than manual.
Manual winding = 17 Jewels, (less resistant to wear and tear), accuracy is there but need to wind daily which over the long run might cause the crown and gears to wear and tear which need servicing.

Most of my watches are ETA auto. Manual too troublesome. But of course as for the size 42mm or 45mm, it depend on the person wrist. Just personal opinion. :-0 Cheers

[TanWL]

Now struggling if I should go for 2801 or 2824..

One good thing about Laco is that their pricing are reasonable. So why lose sleep over it, just buy 2 and have double enjoyment over it :P.

[pegasi]

Got so difficult to decide meh?

The choice is easier if you forget about being "historically correct" or not. Choose base on how often you would wear it. If it's going to be a daily beater, then I think auto is more practical. If you really enjoy winding up the watch then get the manual. Either way you wouldn't go very wrong.

[shutterbox]

Now struggling if I should go for 2801 or 2824..

[TanWL]

Still considering. Leaning towards the 45mm though

I think you know best which sizes of watch is most suitable to your wrist size. So listen to yourself

[Oceanklassik]

U R da BEST la, bro

No need, pls. I appreciate the kindness.

Cheers!

[pegasi]

Still considering. Leaning towards the 45mm though

You can borrow my type A 42mm to try for a week. Call me

[Oceanklassik]

Still considering. Leaning towards the 45mm though

[leslie]

I like stowa watches but always find buying things online risky. More over, I believe it is still a tad more troublesome to buy watches from stowa right? I have not seriously made up my mind if I should get the 42mm/45mm laco

I hope to decide by this week. Tx guys

then get from kakashi.. ready stock and no risk.. one and pass money and one hand collect watch.. hehehe

[Oceanklassik]

Bro Ocean, then your next best option is to go for a Stowa. The Laco design is more for a weekend/casual wear watch but if you want something more versatile for work, it'd have to be the 40mm Stowa (sterile, of course). Cost a bit more but if you'll like it and wear it more, why not?

I like stowa watches but always find buying things online risky. More over, I believe it is still a tad more troublesome to buy watches from stowa right? I have not seriously made up my mind if I should get the 42mm/45mm laco

I hope to decide by this week. Tx guys

[leslie]

Add on. Don't have to worry about damage cause by delivery, missed the post man have to rearrange antoher date & time, very troublesome...:P

i think you have bought from kakashi if you saw his ad before ordering ur laco?

[TanWL]

Ya lor.. still cheaper by $50 dollars calculating by the current exchange rates plus gst..

Add on. Don't have to worry about damage cause by delivery, missed the post man have to rearrange antoher date & time, very troublesome...:P

[leslie]

Haha, agree, just buy from Bro Kakashi, no waiting, no hidden costs, can still chat over a coffee too!

Ya lor.. still cheaper by $50 dollars calculating by the current exchange rates plus gst..