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New to Mechanical Watches

New to Mechanical Watches

Your entry point into independent mechanical watches.

Start your journey into mechanical watchmaking with a curated selection designed for clarity, reliability, and everyday wear.

This collection brings together approachable automatic watches from independent brands - chosen for thoughtful design, strong value, and mechanical integrity. Whether you are exploring your first mechanical movement or looking for a piece that feels considered without being overwhelming, these watches offer a balanced entry point.

Expect clean proportions, versatile styling, and dependable movements that can be worn daily. Each piece is selected by the RAW team for wearability, longevity, and ease of ownership.

A straightforward way to begin - one well-chosen watch at a time.

63 products

  • Laco Augsburg 39 Laco Augsburg 39

    Laco Augsburg 39

    The Laco Augsburg 39 is a replica of the original pilot watches from the 1940s with a Type A (Baumaster A) design dial. This features a classic dial with 11 Arabic numerals and a triangle with two dots instead of the number at 12 o'clock.  There are pilot watches. And then there is the pilot watch from Laco. As one of a few exclusive companies producing original pilot watches, the workshop in Pforzheim can look back on a long tradition. Whereas in the 1940s, a Laco was an indispensable tool in the cockpit, today it is an expression of freedom. With a Laco aviator watch, you are not only wearing a precise and robust watch on your wrist, but also a piece of history. Regardless of which Laco aviator watch you choose, all models have one thing in common: a legendary history. In the 1940s, only a handful of companies received permission to manufacture pilot watches. One of them was Laco. The detailed requirements laid down for observation watches for the German Air Force were formulated by the Ministry of Aviation under the classification "FL 23883". This number stood for "navigation devices" and could also be seen on each watch on the opposite side of the winder. As authentic replicas of historical Laco aviator watches from the 1940s, the current models are characterised by their high precision combined with outstanding design. The main characteristics of a Laco aviator watch are, among other things, the iconic watch face, the distinctive onion-shaped crown, the closed leather strap and the surface finish of the casing. Robust aviator watches with distinctive marks that tell a story are the "heirlooms" of Laco. The unique and intentional signs of wear on the aviator watches attest to their authenticity and an eventful history - and turns each "heirloom" into a high-quality one-of-a-kind item. In other words: a legend that Laco's watchmakers build with devotion - and Laco's customers wear with passion. Technical Specifications Case size: 39mm Case material: Matte finish stainless steel case Case back: Exhibition caseback with sapphire crystal Movement type: Automatic Movement no.:  Laco 2S based on Miyota 82S0 Power reserve: Approx 42hrs Dial: Black matte dial with SuperLuminova C3-coated hands, numerals and indices Glass: Sapphire crystal Water resistance: 5ATM Strap type: Leather Strap material: Brown calf with rivets Buckle: Tang buckle Warranty: 2 years

    $514.02

  • Laco Chronograph Phoenix Laco Chronograph Phoenix

    Laco Chronograph Phoenix

    The Laco Chronograph Phoenix is a standout piece thanks to its blue sun ray dial and the Milanese bracelet that completes the watch.  Laco chronographs are known for their strong reliability and accuracy to the second. Hand-crafted by experienced watchmakers on site in Laco's factory in Pforzheim, chronographs stand for sportiness, elegance and technical sophistication. Strong and precise - these are the chronographs by Laco. Despite a variety of information, Laco designers have succeeded in presenting the time very legibly.  Technical Specifications Case size: 44mm Case material: Stainless steel Case back: Sapphire crystal Movement type: Automatic Movement no.:  Laco 50 based on ETA7750 Power reserve: Approx 40hrs Dial: Blue sunray dial with silver numbers, hands Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating  Water resistance: 5ATM Strap type: Bracelet Strap material: Stainless steel Milanese-style Buckle: Deployant clasp Warranty: 2 years

    $3,130.84

  • Laco Chronograph New York Laco Chronograph New York

    Laco Chronograph New York

    The Laco Chronograph New York stands out for its ruggedly elegant look. A silver dial with rose gold hands and numbers is nicely complemented with a sporty brown leather strap. Laco chronographs are known for their strong reliability and accuracy to the second. Hand-crafted by experienced watchmakers on site in Laco's factory in Pforzheim, chronographs stand for sportiness, elegance and technical sophistication. Strong and precise - these are the chronographs by Laco. Despite a variety of information, Laco designers have succeeded in presenting the time very legibly.  Technical Specifications Case size: 44mm Case material: 316L stainless steel Case back: Sapphire crystal Movement type: Automatic Movement no.:  ETA7750 Power reserve: Approx 48hrs Dial: Silver dial with rose gold coloured numbers, hands Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating  Water resistance: 5ATM Strap type: Leather Strap material: Brown calf with white stitching Buckle: Tang buckle Warranty: 2 years

    $2,766.36

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