Male watches Laco Einsatzuhr Atacama.3

The Laco Einsatzuhr Atacama.3 is the improved third generation of a distinctive model from the German manufacturer, designed to withstand even the toughest conditions. It is now more durable, more ergonomic and made with greater attention to detail. The Atacama models are developed in cooperation with the German military and special forces. The Laco Atacama is intended primarily for emergency services, police, military personnel and anyone who enjoys outdoor activities and needs to rely fully on their watch.

The third generation of the Atacama has undergone significant changes. Inspired by the quartz version, it features a considerably lower tapered case, now measuring 12 mm in height. Combined with flexible lugs, this noticeably improves comfort on the wrist.
The distinctive crown at 12 o'clock remains, but has received a practical update: an orange indicator now shows whether the crown is securely screwed down.
The dial has also undergone minor changes. The minute track ring is now bevelled, improving legibility even at sharp angles and adding depth to the dial.

The Laco Einsatzuhr Atacama.3 from the Squad range features an unconventional construction with a screw-down crown positioned at 12 o'clock. This position does not hinder ease of use and ensures that the watch is comfortable on the wrist despite its larger case size. The steel case with a black DLC treatment is complemented by a black silicone strap. The watch is equipped with a unidirectional rotating countdown bezel, chosen to allow easy time synchronisation. The black dial offers excellent clarity and legibility, supported in low-light conditions by luminescence on the hands, numerals and indices. It is protected by a sapphire crystal. With a case size of 46 mm and a lug-to-lug length of 63 mm, the watch sits well on the wrist thanks to its carefully designed tapered case and height of just 12 mm. The movement can be viewed through the transparent screw-down case back fitted with a sapphire crystal. The model has a water resistance of 500 m (50 ATM), and its features make it suitable for sports and use in water.

The watch is powered by the Laco 200 automatic mechanical movement (based on the Sellita SW200-1 Elaboré - tested in 3 positions, accuracy +/- 14 s/day), with a power reserve of approximately 38 hours. The movement operates at a frequency of 28800 vibrations per hour and offers winding via the crown, a stop-seconds function when setting the time (hacking) and a date display at 6 o'clock.

The watch can also be found under the reference Laco 861632.3

Customisation options at an additional charge:

• Laco 200 Elaboré movement - decorated (perlage on the bridges, heat-blued screws)
• Laco 200 Top movement (tested in 5 positions, +/- 8 s/day)
• Laco 200 Top movement (tested in 5 positions, +/- 8 s/day) - decorated (perlage on the bridges, heat-blued screws)
• Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides

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