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Main Forums => Watch Reviews => Topic started by: ck77 on May 08, 2010, 12:09:24 PM
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... but with a Japanese heart ;D
Been lurking for b-uhr for few months now. Some history of the original WWII pilot watch can be found here, http://www.calibremagazine.com/node/305 (http://www.calibremagazine.com/node/305)
Finally decided on Laco Miyota Pilot B due to its price and originality of the b-uhr. Chose B dial coz I find A dial is too common and plain for my liking.
This is the original spec for B dial b-uhr. 55mm in size! Easily readable and wear outside the flight suit.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/ongck77/fl23883-1.jpg)
Shipping was fast, 3 days from Germany to KL with FedEx and having tracking it daily ;)
No frills packaging, simple box and user manual cum warranty card.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/ongck77/DSC_6300.jpg)
Special request for no logo dial to reflect the original spirit of b-uhr. 42mm in brushed steel, mineral cystal glass, inner hour markers with outter minute markers. Still getting used to the short hour hand.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/ongck77/DSC_6294.jpg)
Non screw-in onion crown, would not put a mark on the back of your hand easily like diamond crown.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/ongck77/DSC_6295.jpg)
Polished steel clear case back with mineral cystal. Mitoya 8215 workhorse. Second hand running smoothly, no stutter issue so far (touch wood :Praying: )
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/ongck77/DSC_6296.jpg)
Original pilot strap with rivets. Strap alone cost EUR49.00
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/ongck77/DSC_6297.jpg)
Need some times to figure how to wear the strap :-[ Strap sitting nicely on my wrist in last hole. People with small wrist might need to request for shorter strap or punch additional holes.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/ongck77/DSC_6299.jpg)
Lume nicely with superluminova.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/ongck77/DSC_6292.jpg)
And lastly, compulsory wrist shot. :clap:
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/ongck77/DSC_6298.jpg)
Very limited production due to parts availability (or financial difficulty), stocks usually sold off within days.
Though not as historically correct spec as Chris' WUS LE, but I don't mind, Laco is one of the 5 original b-uhr makers afterall :Dancing_banana:
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congratulations !
wear it with good health
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Sui lo bro!!!! Mind to let me know how much? Kam sia!!! Enjoy man!
Cheers,
ck
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Sui lo bro!!!! Mind to let me know how much? Kam sia!!! Enjoy man!
Cheers,
ck
Thanks bro, the list price is EUR198 (before VAT waiver) :Cheers:
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Value for $$. Wear it in good health.
dc
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Wow... Zis is very good for you. Congratzulaition on your purchases.... zis is very nice watch :thumbsup:
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Finally after so many times we chatting online you got it, congrats man.
Besides the dial the strap really makes this watch something special.
Is the sec hand stutter issue common among the Miyota movt of your type?
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Didn't know you could request a no logo dial. Looks much better imho. Congrats! It's damn good value!
Mine with the logo says hi.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4592101138_5e185a3ba3.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4591457383_519423cbf4.jpg)
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Finally after so many times we chatting online you got it, congrats man.
Besides the dial the strap really makes this watch something special.
Is the sec hand stutter issue common among the Miyota movt of your type?
Stutter is the common issue for Miyota 8215 from what I read in some forums.
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nice review bro...nice shots of the watch too... :)
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Didn't know you could request a no logo dial. Looks much better imho. Congrats! It's damn good value!
On last occasion he omitted my request and printed all the dials :HammerHead: Gotta wait 2 months again for new dial to come.
I even ask for blue hands, diamond crown, solid case back and lume like original spec. But that's too much for him to accomodate for my only order :Laughing_on_floor:
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Congrats on a great watch! ;)
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Congrats man, wear in good health.. :thumbsup:
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Didn't know you could request a no logo dial. Looks much better imho. Congrats! It's damn good value!
On last occasion he omitted my request and printed all the dials :HammerHead: Gotta wait 2 months again for new dial to come.
I even ask for blue hands, diamond crown, solid case back and lume like original spec. But that's too much for him to accomodate for my only order :Laughing_on_floor:
Wow, you can call yours a custom made watch then ;D
Two Thumbs up to Laco for providing such a good service :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Sui lo bro!!!! Mind to let me know how much? Kam sia!!! Enjoy man!
Cheers,
ck
Thanks bro, the list price is EUR198 (before VAT waiver) :Cheers:
how much is the rebate? are the prices in the website pre or post VAT rebates?
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Ahem ... U hand itchy again? :mooning:
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Thanks bro, the list price is EUR198 (before VAT waiver) :Cheers:
how much is the rebate? are the prices in the website pre or post VAT rebates?
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Price shown in website is with VAT. Log in with your details, price will change to without VAT if you are outsie EU.
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u have a nice watch ck..
i'm a newbee here..
would like to check is ur watch a automatic one? as the selling price for the automatic one shown in their website is 490 Euro..
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Thanks and welcome nho.
It is automatic by using Miyota (Japan) movement. The one you saw is using ETA (Swiss) movement.
:Cheers:
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Have ordered a laco navy miyota this morning, but received personally message Mr Pfeffier that have to be waited for 2 -3 weeks for delivery cos no watch case! :Scolding: :Confused:
Received good news from Laco, likely will receive the watch by end of September 2010
:Jumping:
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Have ordered a laco navy miyota this morning, but received personally message Mr Pfeffier that have to be waited for 2 -3 weeks for delivery cos no watch case! :Scolding: :Confused:
no worries mate, it happens. :Cheers:
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Have ordered a laco navy miyota this morning, but received personally message Mr Pfeffier that have to be waited for 2 -3 weeks for delivery cos no watch case! :Scolding: :Confused:
Bro, 3 weeks will pass by with a snap of the fingers. I've been waiting on my Laco since June. Have to wait till next month. :thumbsup:
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Thanks for sharing your experience, I am desperate to have a feel of the watch, been searching for many brands steinhart, archimedes, christopher ward, jorg gray - obama and stowa. At last i can afford for laco and first buy online! keep finger cross! that will come soon :Praying:
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wow, Laco getting more popular here in MWF.
How about a Laco GTG or "Show your Laco thread" :Dancing_banana:
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Same situation for me. So looks like when its available we would all be having new Laco yay !
I am going for B-dial what bout u guys?
Laco GTG must be organized when we all get ours hehe.
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Same situation for me. So looks like when its available we would all be having new Laco yay !
I am going for B-dial what bout u guys?
Laco GTG must be organized when we all get ours hehe.
faster lo... My laco is lonely at home... Never meet his bro since he left laco factory
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By the looks of things with the case arriving to Laco mid Sept it would be Oct the earliest we have this GTG gua haha
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Same situation for me. So looks like when its available we would all be having new Laco yay !
I am going for B-dial what bout u guys?
Laco GTG must be organized when we all get ours hehe.
congrats bro. you finally pulled the trigger. :Cheers:
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I already have a type A from Ticino so I went with a type B. Got poisoned by ck77's lume shot of his type B. ;D
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I already have a type A from Ticino so I went with a type B. Got poisoned by ck77's lume shot of his type B. ;D
Oh, Ticino 47mm, let me molest :Dancing_banana:
Hey don't blame it on me :Laughing_on_floor:
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Have ordered a laco navy miyota this morning, but received personally message Mr Pfeffier that have to be waited for 2 -3 weeks for delivery cos no watch case! :Scolding: :Confused:
Bro, 3 weeks will pass by with a snap of the fingers. I've been waiting on my Laco since June. Have to wait till next month. :thumbsup:
3 weeks is lucky for u d. I have waited for 2 months for my a- dial to arrive. But it's worth the wait
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Laco Miyota Type A and Type B are available online! Quickly grab it before too late! :Dancing_banana:
My Pilot Miyota Type B Brown ordered on the 17th September 2010 00.30am is on the way via Fedex and Navy Miyota ordered last August 2010 will be delivered end of September 2010. ;)
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Too late already sold out on the B-dial.
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Too late already sold out on the B-dial.
Huh?? But it's still available on their online shop.
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Brown strap B dial is sold off, left with black strap's one.
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Hi Guys,
Am new here.
Am interested in the Laco watch as well.
Can I enquire the actual price of the watch plus shipping and tax?
I realize there's another online store based in S'pore. What make you guys buy from laco online and not this one??
Cheers
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Google it you will reach its website.
BUy direct from Laco will waived the VAT, thus cost less than S'pore seller.
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Took the plunge. Ordered a Miyota B. Fedex shipping started on 28/10/10.
Keeping my fingers crossed.
Really hope I will like this watch.
Cheers
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Congrats!
Looks like we will have a Laco brotherhood here soon hehe.
I still waiting for mine to ship out.
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Took the plunge. Ordered a Miyota B. Fedex shipping started on 28/10/10.
Keeping my fingers crossed.
Really hope I will like this watch.
Cheers
congrats! with or without logo?
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With logo.
This will be my first Laco, so, I prefer the logo to be there.
Maybe will ask for one without logo if i order my 2nd Laco.
If the Miyota B looks good on my wrist (I have a small wrist), may want the Miyota A as well, buy the 36mm for my wife!!
Heheheheh, she is into this 'matching watch' thingy which I am trying to avoid (diplomatically, of course)!!
Cheers
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congratz on the beater ;)
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nice !!!!!
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Nice watch.....eyeing one now too :) But still undecided. Any comments pls on those that have this watch currently? What is the difference between the A and the B?
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Dial is the only difference.
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Thanks great reply bro. I like the simplicity of the pilot watch design but my wife says too plain jane for her taste, i could only laugh at her remarks. LOL :Laughing_on_floor: