watches Laco Kempten

Movement
Hand Wind
Case material
Steel
Crystal material
Sapphire - anti-reflective
Weight
75 g
Waterproof
100 m

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German Laco Kempten watches impress at first glance with their typical pilot design, which is characterized by cleanliness and great clarity, which makes them very popular not only among watch fans.

The models in the Laco Pilot Original series are a modern reworking of the observation watches from the 1940s. They are also called B-Uhr, from the German word Beobachtungsuhren. The watches of that time were distinguished by their large 55 mm diameter case and served the same purpose as navigation instruments. At the time of its creation, only a handful of companies were allowed to produce these military watches based on the requirements of the Reichsluftfahrtministerium (RLM) (former German Ministry of Aviation). Laco was one of the five manufacturers ( alongside IWC, Lange & Söhne, Stowa and Wempe) and contributed to the creation of a watch classic that became an inspiration for many other manufacturers. Laco with its Pilot Watches Original presents models produced according to the original blueprint.

Laco Kempten are based on the original pilot watches used during World War II. The sandblasted steel case of the Laco Flieger Original Kempten with straight legs is complemented by a brown leather strap with contrast stitching and distinctive rivets. The side of the case bears the designation "FL 23883", which was the classification number and can also be found on the dial along with the unit number, manufacturer and movement designation. On historic models, this information was placed on the inside of the dagger. The water resistance of this watch is 100 m ( 10 ATM), so it can handle swimming. The diameter of the case is 39 mm, the length (lug-to-lug) is 46 mm, so the watch fits well on most men's wrists.

The classic hallmarks of Laco Kempten pilot watches include distinctive and easy-to-read hands and indices at the hour positions, a distinctive bulbous crown that is easy to operate even with gloves. The perfectly clear B dial is protected by an arched sapphire crystal with internal anti-reflective coating and high scratch resistance. The B-Uhr type B dial features a minute scale printed around the perimeter of the dial, with an arrow at the 12 o'clock position for quick orientation for aviators and an hour scale printed on the inner circle. The iconic dial is rendered without the logo, as on the master. Better legibility in low light conditions is provided by luminescence placed on the hands, numerals and indices. The watch hands are thermal blue.

The movement is powered by a Laco 210 mechanical movement with manual winding (based on the Sellita SW210 Elaboré - tested in 3 positions, accuracy +/- 14 s/day) with a power reserve of around 42 hours. The machine with a frequency of 28800 semi-frequencies per hour offers a function of stopping the seconds hand when setting the time (hacking).

Thewatch can also be found under the Laco 862093.

Customization options available at extra cost:

- Laco 210 Top (tested in 5 positions, +/- 8 s/day)
- Sapphire crystal with double-sided anti-reflective coating
- Crown positioned on the left