Laco Pilot Paderborn

Laco Pilot Paderborn

  • USD1,069.81

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From Passion to Legend

There are pilot watches.

And then there is the pilot watch from Laco. As one of a few exclusive companies producing original pilot watches, the workshop in Pforzheim can look back on a long tradition. Whereas in the 1940s, a Laco was an indispensable tool in the cockpit, today it is an expression of freedom. With a Laco aviator watch, you are not only wearing a precise and robust watch on your wrist, but also a piece of history.

Regardless of which Laco aviator watch you choose, all models have one thing in common: a legendary history. In the 1940s, only a handful of companies received permission to manufacture pilot watches. One of them was Laco. The detailed requirements laid down for observation watches for the German Air Force were formulated by the Ministry of Aviation under the classification "FL 23883". This number stood for "navigation devices" and could also be seen on each watch on the opposite side of the winder.

As authentic replicas of historical Laco aviator watches from the 1940s, the current models are characterised by their high precision combined with outstanding design.

The main characteristics of a Laco aviator watch are, among other things, the iconic watch face, the distinctive onion-shaped crown, the closed leather strap and the surface finish of the casing.

Robust aviator watches with distinctive marks that tell a story are the "heirlooms" of Laco. The unique and intentional signs of wear on the aviator watches attest to their authenticity and an eventful history - and turns each "heirloom" into a high-quality one-of-a-kind item.

In other words: a legend that Laco's watchmakers build with devotion - and Laco's customers wear with passion.

About Laco

Laco Uhrenmanufaktur was founded in 1925 in the idyllic town of Pforzheim, Black Forest.

Laco became well-known, thanks to the Fliegeruhren and was one of five companies to produce chronometers for the German military.

Laco has since become inextricably linked to pilot watches. Laco’s focus now is based on a return to its roots: producing handmade watches with a strong emphasis on quality – and not quantity – to honour the “Made in Germany” tag.

A Laco is more than a watch. It is an expression of character. Because no matter whether you wear a robust aviator watch, a precise chronograph or a timelessly elegant classic on your wrist, each Laco has a unique character, which is distinguished by the love of detail and passion with which Laco's watchmakers built it, with complex and sophisticated craftsmanship.

Technical Specifications

Case size: 42mm

Case material: Dark sandblasted stainless steel case with FL23883 engraving on the side

Case back: Solid dark sandblasted stainless steel caseback with engraving

Movement type: Automatic

Movement no.: Laco 24 based on ETA2824-2

Dial: Black dial with SuperLuminova C3-coated numbers and indices in Type B design; heat-blued steel hands filled with SuperLuminova C3

Glass: Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating

Water resistance: 5ATM

Strap type: Leather

Strap material: Brown calf

Warranty: 2 years