Laco Pilot's Westerland
In the 1940’s Laco were one of only five watch manufacturers (along with IWC, Lange & Söhne, Stowa and Wempe) commissioned by the German air force to build pilot’s watches. The Laco Westerland is a faithful recreation of those early timepieces.
Much like the original, the simple dial remains without a logo, and features an iconic triangle with two dots at 12 o’clock. Radium has been replaced with Superluminova on the dial and hands to allow for legibility in low light.
The 45mm steel case is treated with a dark sandblasted finish, giving it a utilitarian look. The side of the case features the engraving “FL 23883” which represents a former classification number, giving a further nod to this model’s historical past. An upgraded domed sapphire crystal is treated with anti-reflective coating on both the inside and outside.
Powering the watch is a hand-wound, Swiss-made Sellita 210 movement, offering a 42-hour power reserve.
In keeping with aviation style, the watch is paired with a Laco brown leather strap but also supplied in a brown leather bund strap, again typical of German pilot’s watches.
We are pleased to present this watch in an excellent condition, supplied with its original box and paperwork, and a 6-month warranty supplied by Watch Concierge Services.
Case
45mm dark sandblasted stainless steel case with "FL23883" engraving. Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both the inside and outside. Height of 13mm. Water resistance of 100m
Movement
Hand-wound Swiss-made Sellita SW 210 movement, 42-hour power reserve
Bracelet
Laco brown calf leather strap with rivets, fitted with steel pin buckle. Additional generic custom-made brown leather bund strap
Box & Papers
Presentation box, warranty card, operating instructions, swing tag
Age
March 2022
Case Condition
Case in an excellent condition and very light wear to Laco strap. Very light mark in AR coating. Some wear to leather bund strap
Warranty
6-month warranty supplied by Watch Concierge Services
Movement Condition
Tested and running to specification
Model Reference
861750