Male watches Laco Hamburg GMT DIN 8330

German watch Laco Hamburg GMT DIN 8330 catches the eye at first glance with its distinctive sandblasted case and a design based on the appearance of aircraft cockpit instruments. It is a modern take on pilot’s watches, and Laco, as a manufacturer of quality pilot’s watches with almost a century-long history, continues the tradition of meeting pilots’ demanding requirements for timepieces with this model. The watch is certified to the strict DIN 8330 standard. Thanks to the GMT function, you can keep track of up to three time zones at the same time.

The sandblasted steel case of the Laco Hamburg GMT DIN 8330 is complemented by a black water-resistant Nytech strap. It is powered by a mechanical movement with automatic winding Laco 330 (based on Sellita SW330-1 Top - tested in 5 positions, accuracy +/- 8 s/day) with a power reserve of around 50 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 4 o’clock position and GMT, enabling the display of up to three time zones using the 24-hour hand and the rotating bezel. Many will appreciate the solid screw-down case back with an embossed aircraft motif. 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.

The classic identifying features of the Laco Hamburg GMT DIN 8330 watch inspired by aviation style include bold and easy-to-read hands and hour markers, 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, applied to the hands, numerals and indices. The case is fitted with a bi-directional 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. This makes the case 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 Nytech material. 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 862165.

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