Laco Pilot's Watch, Laco21 Series, Automatic, Augsburg 39, 861988

A modern take on Laco's iconic pilot watch, the Augsburg39 (861988), which has supported the German military since its creation in the 1940s.

Laco 21 Series Automatic Augsburg 39 (861988)

The Laco Pilot Watch series features the Laco logo on the dial of Laco's original pilot watch.

Pilot's watches from the 1940s were made for specialized purposes, and as such, they had unique designs.

While following the basic design of a pilot's watch, such as the triangular mark at 12 o'clock that allows users to quickly identify the top and bottom of the dial, it has been designed to fit seamlessly into modern life.

Laco is a brand that was launched under the abbreviated name of the watch manufacturer Lacher & Co., which was founded in Germany in the 1920s.

In the 1930s, the brand's movements, manufactured with solid technical expertise, became popular and gradually spread its name.When World War II broke out in the 1940s, a pilot's watch equipped with a highly accurate movement was officially adopted as a navigation watch for the German Air Force, marking the brand's entry into the world of full-fledged military watches.

The glass is made of sapphire glass .

The Arabic numeral indexes from 1 to 11 and the ▲ point at 12 o'clock ensure high visibility and quick readability that are unique to military watches.

The stainless steel case has a brushed finish (matte) , giving it a soft and smooth impression.

The large onion-shaped crown is designed to allow operation without removing thick gloves.

The Arabic numeral indexes, ▲ point, and hour and minute hands are treated with Super-LumiNova C3 luminous coating, which stores light in bright places and glows in the dark.

This riveted strap was created in pursuit of practicality and strength during wartime, faithfully following the specifications of the German Wehrmacht regulations.

Equipped with Laco21 automatic movement (based on Miyota 821A) .

The movements used in Laco watches have been improved in accuracy and precision at the Laco factory in Germany.

You can enjoy the movement of the mechanism through the see-through back cover.

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Laco pilot watches are not just based on tradition, but are also designed to meet modern needs.

Laco watches are military watches that demonstrate that their simplicity makes them highly legible.

This watch has no unnecessary decorations and is a perfect example of a classic military watch.

This pilot watch has a classic design and is very popular in physical stores.