My First Flieger, Bought on My First Frankfurt Layover…
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My First Flieger, Bought on My First Frankfurt Layover
After years of flying to Frankfurt, I finally had my first proper layover there.
Unfortunately, it fell on a Sunday, so most of the city was closed. Monday morning left just enough time to visit a few watch shops before report.
I checked three stores. Only one had any Lacos in stock.
Sitting in the display case was an Aachen 39.
My first Flieger. My first German watch.
A Flieger had long occupied a place on my list. If I was going to buy one, it seemed only right that it should come from Germany and from one of the original makers.
The Aachen is the 39mm version with the Laco 2S automatic movement and after a day on the wrist I think the size is just about perfect.
The watch’s first flight was eventful.
Within the first hour it witnessed a medical emergency, a cancelled alert, a lost phone in Business Class (never ideal when lithium-ion batteries are involved) and a passenger who, after being stabilised by a doctor on board, proceeded to enjoy the aircraft’s medical oxygen supply with the enthusiasm of a sommelier presented with an exceptional vintage.
We landed shortly after sunrise.
The passenger was fine.
The rapidly depleting oxygen bottles were less enthusiastic about the outcome. Neither, as we later discovered, was Maintenance.
As for Frankfurt itself, I had never actually walked around the city before. Trusting Google Maps, I allowed myself to be navigated through streets carrying notes of yesterday’s beer and aromatic life choices, occasionally passing locals enjoying what appeared to be a breakfast pairing of cigarettes and lager.
No further geographical clues will be required for those familiar with Frankfurt.
In the end, the watch was probably the least interesting thing that happened over those two days.
Which is saying something.
#luxury
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After years of flying to Frankfurt, I finally had my first proper layover there.
Unfortunately, it fell on a Sunday, so most of the city was closed. Monday morning left just enough time to visit a few watch shops before report.
I checked three stores. Only one had any Lacos in stock.
Sitting in the display case was an Aachen 39.
My first Flieger. My first German watch.
A Flieger had long occupied a place on my list. If I was going to buy one, it seemed only right that it should come from Germany and from one of the original makers.
The Aachen is the 39mm version with the Laco 2S automatic movement and after a day on the wrist I think the size is just about perfect.
The watch’s first flight was eventful.
Within the first hour it witnessed a medical emergency, a cancelled alert, a lost phone in Business Class (never ideal when lithium-ion batteries are involved) and a passenger who, after being stabilised by a doctor on board, proceeded to enjoy the aircraft’s medical oxygen supply with the enthusiasm of a sommelier presented with an exceptional vintage.
We landed shortly after sunrise.
The passenger was fine.
The rapidly depleting oxygen bottles were less enthusiastic about the outcome. Neither, as we later discovered, was Maintenance.
As for Frankfurt itself, I had never actually walked around the city before. Trusting Google Maps, I allowed myself to be navigated through streets carrying notes of yesterday’s beer and aromatic life choices, occasionally passing locals enjoying what appeared to be a breakfast pairing of cigarettes and lager.
No further geographical clues will be required for those familiar with Frankfurt.
In the end, the watch was probably the least interesting thing that happened over those two days.
Which is saying something.
#luxury
source
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