Laco 50 Series Automatic Chronograph Watch, Hockenheim 862089

Based on the traditional German pilot watch design, the Laco50 series automatic wristwatch adds a chronograph and day and date display. " Hockenheim "

Laco 50 Series Automatic Chronograph Watch, Hockenheim, 862089

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 Laco Hockenheim is an automatic chronograph model based on traditional German pilot watch design, incorporating the latest trends and technology.

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 42mm diameter dial features a central chronograph 60-second hand , a 12-hour counter at 6 o'clock, a small second hand at 9 o'clock, and a 30-minute counter at 12 o'clock, creating a cool dial that exudes an instrumental feel.

The bezel is equipped with a tachymeter for measuring speed per hour, which, when used in conjunction with the chronograph function, allows you to measure the average speed traveled over a distance of 1 km.

The date and day of the week calendar (written in German) is located at the 3 o'clock position, making it convenient for everyday use.

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

The belt is a black calf leather strap .

The brand logo is engraved on the crown at 3 o'clock.

The power unit is equipped with the Laco50 automatic movement, which is based on the high-precision Swiss automatic movement ETA/Valjoux7750 and has been refined and improved.

The VALJOUX 7750 has earned the trust of watch enthusiasts around the world for its high precision, durability, and ease of maintenance, and the movement and finish can be seen through the see-through case back.

The instrument-like design matches well with driving scenes such as cars and motorcycles.

With its rugged and simple design typical of German watches, this is a sporty chronograph model that can be worn with a suit or in casual settings.