Male watches Laco Flieger Frankfurt 43 GMT Grau

German watches Laco Flieger Frankfurt 43 GMT Grau catch the eye at first glance with their striking sandblasted case and a look based on the appearance of aircraft cockpit instruments. They are a modern version of pilot watches with the GMT function, thanks to which you can keep track of up to three time zones at the same time on the watch.

The sandblasted stainless steel case of the Laco Frankfurt GMT Grau watch is complemented by a black leather strap. They are powered by the Laco 330 automatic mechanical movement (based on the Sellita SW330-2 Elaboré - tested in 3 positions, accuracy +/- 14 s/day) with a power reserve of around 56 hours. The movement with a frequency of 28800 vibrations per hour offers the option of winding via the crown, a seconds stop function when setting the time (hacking), a date at the 6 o’clock position and GMT, enabling the display of up to three time zones using the 24-hour hand and the internal rotating bezel, which is operated using the upper crown (one of the videos explains how to set up to 3 time zones). Many will appreciate the solid screw-down case back with a relief depiction of an aircraft and the seconds hand finished with an aircraft silhouette. The water resistance of these watches is 200 m (20 ATM), supported by screw-down crowns. The case diameter is 43 mm, the length (lug-to-lug) 50 mm, so the watch fits well on most men’s wrists.

The classic identifying features of the Laco Frankfurt GMT Grau watches inspired by the aviation style include distinctive and easy-to-read hands and indices at the hour positions, easy-to-operate crowns, higher water resistance and a screw-down case back. The perfectly clear dial is protected by a domed sapphire crystal with double-sided anti-reflective coating and high scratch resistance. Better readability in reduced light conditions is ensured by luminescence, placed on the hands, numerals and indices. The watch hands are heat-blued.

The watch is supplied in a special aluminium box with a “Remove before flight” keyring. The package also includes a two-colour textile strap and a tool for its replacement (spring bar tool).

In 2020, the Laco Frankfurt GMT model was awarded the Red Dot Award for product design. The watch impressed the jury with its classic, yet very modern look. The characteristic design of pilot watches, Laco has managed to perfectly transfer from the past to the present.

You can also find the watch under the designation Laco 862121.2.

Customisation options for an additional charge:

• Laco 330 Top movement (tested in 5 positions, +/- 8 s/day)
• Sandblasted pin buckle