Overview
Regardless of which Laco pilot watch you choose, all models have one thing in common: a legendary history. In the 1940s only a handful of companies received permission to manufacture aviator watches. One of them was Laco. The detailed requirements laid down for observation watches for the German Air Force were formulated by the Ministry of Aviation under the classification "FL 23883". This number stood for "navigation devices" and could also be seen on each watch on the opposite side of the winder.
Model B pilot watches made the work of early navigators easier. A characteristic of type B aviator watches is the large minute numbers in increments of 5 along the edge. The classic hour division of 1 to 12 is given in Arabic numerals, which are displayed in an additional inner ring. Military aviator watches generally had no manufacturing company logos. Quite simply, this was to prevent additional “useless” elements from affecting the readability and functionality of the watch.
Made in Germany
Technical Details - Augsburg Blaue Stunde 42
Product Number:
- 862101
Mechanical Movement
- Automatic movement Laco 21
- Basic movement Miyota 821 A
- Seconds stop function
Case
- Sandblasted finished stainless steel case.
- Sapphire crystal
- Sapphire crystal case back
Functions
- Hours, minutes, seconds
- Water resistant to 50 meters
Dial, Hands, and Strap
- Blue with sunburst effect
- Numbers and figures with Superluminova
- Hands filled with Superluminova
- NATO strap
Technical Details - Augsburg Blaue Stunde 42 MB
Product Number:
- 862101.MB
Mechanical Movement
- Automatic movement Laco 21
- Basic movement Miyota 821 A
- Seconds stop function
Case
- Sandblasted finished stainless steel case.
- Sapphire crystal
- Sapphire crystal case back
Functions
- Hours, minutes, seconds
- Water resistant to 50 meters
Dial, Hands, and Strap
- Blue with sunburst effect
- Numbers and figures with Superluminova
- Hands filled with Superluminova
- Stainless Steel Bracelet
Technical Details - Augsburg Blaue Stunde 39
Product Number:
- 862103
Mechanical Movement
- Automatic movement Laco 21
- Basic movement Miyota 821 A
- Seconds stop function
Case
- Sandblasted finished stainless steel case.
- Sapphire crystal
- Sapphire crystal case back
Functions
- Hours, minutes, seconds
- Water resistant to 50 meters
Dial, Hands, and Strap
- Blue with sunburst effect
- Numbers and figures with Superluminova
- Hands filled with Superluminova
- NATO strap
Technical Details - Augsburg Blaue Stunde 39 MB
Product Number:
- 862103.MB
Mechanical Movement
- Automatic movement Laco 21
- Basic movement Miyota 821 A
- Seconds stop function
Case
- Sandblasted finished stainless steel case.
- Sapphire crystal
- Sapphire crystal case back
Functions
- Hours, minutes, seconds
- Water resistant to 50 meters
Dial, Hands, and Strap
- Blue with sunburst effect
- Numbers and figures with Superluminova
- Hands filled with Superluminova
- Steel Bracelet
Dimensions and Weight
42 mm version:
- Case diameter: 42 mm
- Band lug width: 20 mm
- Case thickness: 11.75 mm
- Weight with leather strap: 93.3 gramme
- Weight with Steel Bracelet: 167.5 gramme
39mm version:
- Case diameter: 39 mm
- Band lug width: 18 mm
- Case thickness: 11.55 mm
- Weight with leather strap: 76.5 gramme
- Weight with Steel Bracelet: 134 gramme
