For Pilot watch enthusiasts, Laco watches really needs no introduction. Founded in 1925, they were one of the original manufacturers of German Flieger watches. Still based in Pforzheim, Germany, Laco is known for their exacting quality, exceptional finishing, and attention to design detail.
Starting with their Augsburg and Aachen Type A and B Fliegers as the groundwork, Laco has rebuilt them with a sleek taupe dial and its vibrant sunray finish. The new dial is further accented by a California layout, featuring Roman numerals from 11:00 to 2:00 and Arabic numerals from 4:00 to 8:00. This stylish ensemble is rounded out by the complementary distressed brown pilot-style leather strap, adding an aviation-inspired touch nodding to Laco’s heritage.
Inside these aviation-inspired German tool watches beats the Laco 2S, a Miyota 82S0-derived Japanese automatic movement. It features 21 jewels, hacking, hand winding, a frequency of 21,600 beats per hour, and a power reserve of at least 42 hours.
- Case: Sandblasted Stainless Steel
- Dial: Type A in Taupe Sunray
- Movement: Laco 2S / Miyota 82S0
- Winding: Automatic
- Lens: Sapphire
- Strap: Brown Leather
- Water Res.: 50M
- Diameter: 42mm
- Length: 49.75mm
- Thickness: 12mm
- Lug Width: 20mm
- German-Made
- Ref Number 862170
- Warranty: Two Years
- Case: Sandblasted Stainless Steel
- Dial: Type B in Taupe Sunray
- Movement: Laco 2S / Miyota 82S0
- Winding: Automatic
- Lens: Sapphire
- Strap: Brown Leather
- Water Res.: 50M
- Diameter: 42mm
- Length: 49.75mm
- Thickness: 12mm
- Lug Width: 20mm
- German-Made
- Ref Number 862171
- Warranty: Two Years
In the 1940's, only a handful of companies were selected to manufacture pilots watches for the German Airforce. Laco was one of these companies, and today they bring that heritage to their watches. You'll notice that their "original" series all feature "FL23883" engraved into the case, on the side opposite from the crown. This number indicates the watch was made to military specification for pilots.
