JEWELLERY & WATCHES
NOT JUST FOR PILOTS
Laco launches a Limited Edition Pilot Chronograph
The new „ München “ pilot watch upholds these values , incorporating stylish features from the past into today ´ s world . The black dial with phosphorescent displays and lozenge hands is the centrepiece , providing excellent readability even in the most adverse lighting conditions . As described in the pilot watch specification sheet , the dial has a very basic layout , with a triangular marker at the 12 o ´ clock position for orientation purposes . This allows the time can be read by briefly glancing at the watch . Domed , antireflective sapphire crystal provides excellent legibility by preventing distracting light reflection . This Laco watch is available with a double-sided anti-reflective crystal for an extra EUR 100 . Totalizers for short time measurement and the small second are elegantly integrated into the overall design . Two window displays show the day / date at the 3 o ´ clock position .
Get on board , fasten your seatbelt and off we go : The pilot watch „ München “ from Laco makes you feel like soaring through the clouds . In addition to the totalizers acting as stop and add time measurement , the black dial in an authentic instrument panel look displays the day of the week and date . Created in subtle grey shades , they preserve the appearance of traditional pilot watches . This timepiece is a fitting tribute to those historical navigation watches . The watch is available as a limited edition of 200 only , equipped with a high-quality Swiss automatic movement .
Complete reliability , maximum precision and excellent legibility from any angle and at any second - features essential for sur- vival in the days of civilian and military flying in the 1930s and 1940s , when courageous aviation pioneers wore them in the cockpit . Consummate engineering skills ensured the reliability of these navigation instruments at high flying speeds , or when temperatures fluctuated suddenly and pressure drop-ped unexpectedly . The practical , robust design and clean lines of Laco pilot and navigator watches set new standards at that time , a trend which continues to the present day .
The robust stainless steel case is sandblasted to a matte tita-nium finish , increasing resilience and preventing unnecessary glare . The modern watch with its distinctive onion crown has a medium-sized diameter of 42.3 mm , making it suitable for many wearers . The core component is the rugged chronograph movement Laco 50 , based on the Swiss ETA Valjoux 7750 . An automatic movement that works behind an enclosed housing base whose engraved surface symbolizes the company ´ s long watchmaking history . The brown strap in smooth calfskin with light colored stitching and double riveting emphasizes this timepiece ´ s traditional appeal , which is not just for pilots !
The chronograph is available from Laco and authorized retailers from November 2020 at a price of 1.990 € / 2.400 $. Buyers ordering in the exclusive pre-sale period from October 15th to November 7th receive the first watch service free of charge within 5 years after purchasing .
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98 The Art of Luxury Issue 45 2020