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No,

there is no technically based reason not to use a tiny movement in a gigantic case - only aesthetically points.
It's like putting a Beetle engine into a Viper: it works......but nothing more, :roll:



Volker ;-)

 

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I totally agree with you RonB and piccolo8,

it seems they are looking forward to a group of people that don't bother the costs of a "limited" watch.
We will get a serial case, a serial case back, a serial crown, probably a special dial and special hands, driven by a vintage but mediocre movement - nothing really exotic: All for 1.498,- €...at least.

I am disappointed by LACO,


Volker

 

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What was the cost of that project watch?

I paid 654,50 € in Oct.2008.
The new project watch's calculation is more than 220 % of the amount paid in 2008,

Volker

 

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Hi Uwe,

the case is customized, as are the hands and the dial. We got two backs (see through and solid), two different leather straps with rivets and a nice leather case.
The "modern" 2824-2 was modified: Not automatic but handwound plus hacking second.

Both movements 2824/2801 and Durowe 7425/7525 are used since the early seventies: ETA 2824 was introduced in 1971, Durowe 7425 in 1972.
Both are nearly identical in their size: here you can have a look at
Durowe 7425

bidfun-db Archive: Watch Movements: Durowe 7425 (INT)

ETA 2824

bidfun-db Archive: Watch Movements: ETA 2824

Considering all points written above:Where is that difference of nearly 850,-€? :think:

Volker

 

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Re: Torpedo Theme

Hello Uwe,

considering the changes with LACO within the last two years, I would prefer to pay a deposit to a "Trust Account", not to a LACO account directly.
Could you please ventilate this point with LACO?

Many thanks for all your work,

Volker ;-)

 

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Re: 2011 Laco Special Edition Project - REGISTRATION LIST

Maybe less time thinking and more time posting.........

Don't do it Jan.

There are already too many people around doing as recommended by Uwe.
Here in Germany they say: Switch on your brain before you open your mouth.

@Uwe: I do not want to offend, since I know how you are taking part in discussions. I always look forward in reading your posts |>, but many others I do just ignore.

Volker ;-)

 

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Re: 2011 Laco Special Edition Project - REGISTRATION LIST

@ Janne:

... Laco's 42mm one is pretty perfectly scaled down.

Hi Jan,

you are right, but.............

......but only
- after "frank.be" did all those improvements to a poor draft LACO presented to us originally,
- after the issue with the "so called blued" hands was settled
- after we complained about the unsatisfactory engravings in the back - we, not LACO's QM!

I am deeply disappointed that LACO support the development of this current model even less than two years ago.
I miss Mr.Pfeiffer more and more.

 

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Re: 2011 Laco Special Edition Project - REGISTRATION LIST

@ Uwe W.:

Or better yet, blame me.

Why?
Are you selling the watches? Is it your business to earn your living by producing watches? :roll:

You and Janne, all other forum members and I too are potential customers for goods we like, but not have to develop.
At a tailor's shop I tell them what sort of fabric, classic buttons or modern ones, three pieces or two pieces suit, etc. etc.

After every step they tell or better show me, how they understood or whether they can give an advice to make it better.

Volker ;-)