Male watches Laco Hamburg DIN 8330

German watch Laco Hamburg DIN 8330 at first glance attracts attention with its distinctive sandblasted case and a look based on the appearance of aircraft cockpit instruments. They are a modern version of pilot watches and Laco, as a manufacturer of quality pilot watches with almost a century-long history, continues the tradition of meeting the demanding requirements of pilots for timepieces with their introduction. The watch is certified to the strict DIN 8330 standard.

The sandblasted steel case of the Laco Hamburg DIN 8330 watch is complemented by a black water-resistant Nytech strap. They are powered by a mechanical movement with automatic winding Laco 200 (based on Sellita SW200 Top - tested in 5 positions, accuracy +/- 8 s/day) with a power reserve of around 38 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), date at the 4 o’clock position. Many will appreciate the solid screw-down case back with an embossed depiction of an aircraft. The water resistance of this watch is 200 m (20 ATM), supported by screw-down crowns. The case diameter is 43,5 mm, so the watch fits well on most men’s wrists.

Among the classic identifying features of the Laco Hamburg DIN 8330 watch inspired by aviation style are distinctive and easy-to-read hands and indices at the hour positions, an easy-to-operate crown, higher water resistance and a screw-down case back. The perfectly clear dial is protected by a 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 case is fitted with a bidirectional rotating bezel with a ceramic insert. The watch case is made of 904L stainless steel, which is particularly resistant to corrosion, heat and salt water and also has higher hardness than standard 316L stainless steel. Thanks to this, the case is more resistant to mechanical stress and abrasion. The dark sandblasted finish prevents reflections in the cockpit. The Laco Nytech strap is made of the high-tech material Nytech. The underside is made of leather, which is particularly comfortable on the wrist. Thanks to the special textile surface, the leather strap is also water-resistant.

The watch is supplied in a special aluminium box with a “Remove before flight” keyring and a certificate.

The DIN 8330 standard includes resistance to liquids typical for flight operations, compatibility with the cockpit environment, prevention of reflections and glare, and shock resistance.

You can also find the watch under the designation Laco 862164.

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