Inspired by the original 55 mm sized observation watches from the 1940s, this collection's models look as if they have been worn over several generations. The hand made "Erbstück" watch is a one of a kind. Traces of ageing give these timepieces a historic charm that usually can only be found at vintage models. Laco has developed a unique method to achieve this special look, creating a natural patina on the watches. Scrapes, scratches, discolouration and wear and tear can be reproduced to appear as they do on old originals.
All components - case, dial, hands or strap - are aged invidually and by hand, using a work-intensive procedure without mechanical aids, so the ageing looks absolutely authentic and none is alike. This gives the watches the appeal of an historic timepiece, making each one completely unique - as individual and distinctive as its owner!
MOVEMENT: handwinding movement Laco 210, basic movement Sellita SW 210, 19 jewels
CASE: Stainless steel case, elaborately hand-finished in an antique look with lateral engraving FL23883 and engraved stainless steel back. Every case is absolutely unique. Domed and anti-reflective sapphire crystal, solid case back with engraving, Crown execution like original Beobachtungsuhr
DIAL: Completely filled with luminous material Superluminova C3, arabic figures and indexes black, execution according B-Uhr Baumuster A, like the case in antique look, aged manually
HANDS: Thermally blued steel hands with Superluminova coating, elaborate hand-finishing ages each watch individually (partially cracked on request)
STRAP: Closed loop pilot's brown calf leather strap with rivets
BOX: Watch box incl. cardboard box
DIAMETER: 42 mm
HEIGHT: 12.8 mm
LUG WIDTH: 20 mm
LUG TO LUG: 50 mm
WATERPROOF: up to 5 ATM
WEIGHT: 95.2 g (incl. strap)
ARM CIRCUMFERENCE: 16 - 22.5cm
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