Pilot Watches BASIC Augsburg Blaue Stunde 42 MB 42 mm automatic
Pilot Watches BASIC Augsburg Blaue Stunde 39 MB 39 mm automatic
Pilot Watches BASIC Aachen Blaue Stunde 42 MB 42 mm automatic
Pilot Watches BASIC Aachen Blaue Stunde 39 MB 39 mm automatic
Pilot Watches BASIC Augsburg Grau 42 MB 42 mm Automatic
Pilot Watches BASIC Augsburg Grau 39 MB 39 mm Automatic
Laco Fliegeruhren Basis – a modern take on the classic pilot’s watch.
The Fliegeruhren Basis collection reinterprets the legendary pilot’s watch design—making it more modern, sleeker, and particularly suitable for everyday wear.
While the original collection consistently adheres to historical proportions and details, the Basis series translates the iconic concept of the pilot’s watch into a contemporary design language.
Brushed stainless steel – a modern look, perfect for everyday use.
The base models feature a brushed stainless steel case throughout. This finish has a sporty, modern look and underscores the collection’s contemporary style.
Unlike the original line (barrel shape and sandblasted, matte case), the basic models feature a more modern, “cleaner” look. Other distinctive features include:
- More compact case sizes
- Curved lugs for enhanced comfort
- Flatter case profiles and harmonious proportions
- An overall sleeker, more contemporary silhouette
Classic design meets modern diversity.
In addition to classic models, the core collection regularly introduces new color variations, special editions, and design interpretations.
In doing so, Laco consistently incorporates contemporary elements—without losing its iconic pilot’s watch character. The result: a collection that ranges from minimalist and classic to fashionable and modern, translating the pilot’s watch concept into a wide variety of styles.
An introduction to the world of Laco pilot's watches.
With a price range of 350 to 500 euros, the Basis pilot’s watch offers a particularly attractive entry point into the world of Laco’s mechanical pilot’s watches. It combines authentic pilot’s watch design, mechanical quality, and exceptional value for money—in a style that fits a wide range of wrists and uses particularly well.
The pilot's watch. Once an indispensable companion on board — today a personal statement.
These observation watches were not worn by the pilots, but by the navigators on board, who used the pilot’s watch and an octant to determine the aircraft’s exact position. Precision, even under the harshest conditions, had to be guaranteed at all times. Furthermore, the watch had to be easy to read and operate under all conditions. In other words: A pilot’s watch used to be an indispensable companion on board.
The current models in the Fliegeruhren Basis collection stand out as modern evolutions, combining high precision with outstanding and contemporary design. Key features of a Laco Basis pilot’s watch include the iconic dial, the distinctive crown, and a brushed stainless steel case with curved lugs. Additionally, nearly all models in the collection feature a mechanical automatic movement.
Different designs, always a unique character.
Considering its turbulent history, the pilot watch was specifically designed and built for the needs on board. The pilot watch was therefore characterised by its robustness, functionality and high readability: it was resistant to shock, vibration and pressure as well as easy and safe to use both day and night. Characteristics that nowadays are of great benefit also in everyday life. Whoever buys a Laco with the classic aviator watch design, can therefore count on their ease of use and good readability.
Most pilot watches models by Laco are manufactured by hand based on three different model types in Pforzheim. At first glance, the differences of the aviator watches types A, B and C, are, above all, in the division of the dial.
Pilot Watch Model A
Model A was created in the 1940s for aviators and is characterised by a simple design with numbered hours. The dial with a large hour circle indicates the numbers 1 to 11. For better readability the pilot watch model A has a triangle with two points in place of the Arabic numeral "12". The triangle made sure that the wearer of the watch could see the hands at “12” at a glance, even with poor visibility and difficult flight conditions or under stress. These two points also make it easier to precisely set the watch in difficult visibility conditions.
Pilot Watch Model B
Model B aviator 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. Besides the two classic A and B models, you can also acquire another watch type from us, which combines proven elements with additional practical components: the type C aviator watch.
Pilot Watch Type C
The type C pilot watch combines the characteristics of model A with the special features of a chronograph. The dial displays the Arabic numerals 1 to 11 in a large hour circle, and the usual triangle instead of "12". Type C also has the additional functions of a chronograph, for example, stop seconds, separate, decentralised second hand, or day and date display. Regardless of model or type, the aviator watch has established itself as a popular watch type. It is often worn as a statement, rather than for functionality. As statement of the original made in Germany.
MODEL MATRIX
| Type | Movement | Blaue Stunde | Edelstahlgehäuse, schwarze IP Beschichtung | Edelstahlgehäuse | Edelstahlgehäuse, Metallband |
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| A ∅ 39 mm | Auto |
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Altenburg 39 | Augsburg 39 | Augsburg 39 MB |
| Quarz | - | - | - | - | |
| B ∅ 39 mm | Auto |
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Bielefeld 39 | Aachen 39 | Aachen 39 MB |
| Quarz | - | - | - | - | |
| A ∅ 42 mm | Auto |
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Altenburg 42 | Augsburg 42 | Augsburg 42 MB |
| Quarz | - | - |
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| B ∅ 42 mm | Auto |
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Bielefeld 42 | Aachen 42 | Aachen 42 MB |
| Quarz | - | - |
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