The design of the Tennet Somerset originates from the brand's desire to create a good, honest timepiece, with classic yet unique, modern and sporty aesthetics. Seemingly an elegant, simple watch at first glance, the Tennet Somerset reveals new details upon each inspection. The Tennet Somerset Moon has a timeless and versatile silverish-white dial. The Tennet Somerset features  a sector-like design, incorporating various textures and shapes. The result is the Tennet Somerset’s signature dial that is rich, layered and complex. The tear-drop indices on the dial form a motif which will remain iconic for Tennet watches in the years to come. Water stands for new life, vitality, hope and optimism, and the sinuous shape of the tear-drop is both elegant and dynamic. The “Delta” style hour and minute hands created also draw inspiration and synergy from the tear-drop indices on the dial, and allow minimal obstruction of the sunburst dial. Swiss Superluminova lume allows for easy time-reading in the dark, including colour-matching lumes for the minute hand and the index at 12 o’clock. The seconds hand features a coloured tip, again in the tear-drop silhouette, and allows for instinctive reading of time. The Tennet Somerset Moon is paired with a black tip for a classy look. The watch case comes with flared lugs, reminiscent of vintage horn lugs of iconic timepieces, allow for a sporty aesthetic, while maintaining an elegant silhouette. This is a watch that is meant to be worn not just in the boardroom but also out in the field as a polyvalent instrument. The crown is a labour of love. Being a manual-winding watch, Tennet wanted a grippy crown, without the boring knurled aesthetic of many other watches. Many iterations were discarded prior to this final design - a faceted crown featuring multiple “Domino” holds. The red dot at the side of the crown is also a tribute to our origins, being from Singapore, a country many call the “Little Red Dot”. The caseback reveals the beating heart of the watch: Tennet's customised venerable SW210 manual-winding movement, a reliable and capable movement used in many high-end timepieces. Tennet utilised a top grade movement, which is fully decorated, with Côtes de Genève stripes, perlage on the base plates, and heat-blued screws. The wheel bridge also features Tennet's visual logo, an 8-pointed star, which alludes to the brand's clarity of purpose and direction, and is also a symbol of protection, strength and energy. The circumference of the caseback features Tennet's brand and product names, motto for this model, namely the indomitable and fearless spirit of Nolite Timere as well as the reference number of each Tennet watch. Each Tennet Somerset watch comes paired with a colour-synergistic full leather strap exclusively crafted for the brand by acclaimed Singaporean strap retailer, Delugs. Tennet's straps feature a quick-change function to allow for easy strap swaps to change the look of your timepiece. Technical Specifications Case size: 38mm Case material: 316L stainless steel Case back: Open caseback with sapphire crystal Movement type: Manual Movement no.: Sellita SW210 Power reserve: Approx 42hrs Dial: Silverish-white coloured dial with index at 12 o'clock and hands with Swiss Superluminova Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating Water resistance: 20ATM Strap type: Leather Strap material: Brown calf Buckle: Stainless steel deployant buckle Warranty: Lifetime

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The Laco Augsburg 39 traces its roots directly to the legendary Beobachtungsuhren developed for military aviation during the 1940s. Its Type A (Baumuster A) dial is celebrated for its simplicity and exceptional legibility. Large Arabic numerals circle the dial, complemented by bold minute markers and the signature triangle with twin dots at 12 o'clock, allowing the time to be read instantly at a glance. Sized at 39mm, the Augsburg offers a contemporary interpretation of the classic Flieger, retaining its historic character while delivering comfort for everyday wear. Inspiration & Design The Augsburg embodies the principles that defined the original pilot watches: clarity, precision and functionality. Every design element serves a purpose. The uncluttered Type A dial maximises legibility, while the oversized onion crown pays tribute to the original observation watches that could be operated while wearing flight gloves. Combined with the riveted leather strap and matte stainless steel case, the Augsburg remains unmistakably faithful to Laco's aviation heritage. As one of the original manufacturers of German Flieger watches, Laco continues to produce timepieces that are rooted in history rather than simply inspired by it. Dial & Case The 39mm matte-finished stainless steel case offers balanced proportions suitable for a wide range of wrists. A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal protects the highly legible matte black dial, while the sapphire exhibition caseback reveals the automatic movement within. Super-LumiNova C3 on the numerals and hands provides excellent readability in low-light conditions, and the brown calf leather strap with traditional rivets completes the authentic pilot watch aesthetic. Movement The Augsburg 39 is powered by the Laco 2S automatic movement, based on the reliable Miyota 82S0 calibre. Equipped with second hand stop, it allows the seconds hand to halt when the crown is pulled, enabling precise time setting. Dependable, robust and easy to maintain, the movement is well suited to everyday wear while remaining true to the practical spirit of the original Flieger watches. Final Thoughts The Augsburg 39 demonstrates that authenticity doesn't require oversized proportions. With its genuine aviation heritage, clean Type A dial and versatile 39 mm case, it offers one of the purest expressions of the classic German pilot watch. Whether you're purchasing your first Flieger or adding to an established collection, the Augsburg 39 delivers timeless design backed by genuine history. Explore the Collection Discover more from Laco. → Pilot Watches → Navy Watches → Chronographs → View All Laco Watches 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

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The Laco Aachen 42 Type B traces its roots directly to the observation watches developed during the 1940s, when only a handful of manufacturers were entrusted with producing precision navigation instruments for military aviation. Built around the classic Baumuster B dial, the design prioritises readability above all else. An outer minute track takes prominence, while the hours are displayed on a smaller inner ring, allowing navigators to read elapsed minutes instantly during flight. Combined with the distinctive triangle at 12 o'clock, oversized onion crown and restrained military styling, the result is one of the most recognisable pilot watch designs ever created. Today, the Aachen preserves these defining characteristics while adapting them for contemporary daily wear. Inspiration & Design Every detail of the Aachen reflects the specifications laid down for the legendary FL23883 Beobachtungsuhr (B-Uhr) issued during the Second World War. The Type B dial was developed specifically for navigation, placing greater emphasis on the minute scale while retaining clear hour numerals within the inner circle. This highly functional layout, together with the matte black dial, luminous hands and signature orientation marker at 12 o'clock, remains one of the purest expressions of functional watch design. Its oversized onion crown, originally intended for operation while wearing flight gloves, continues to define the unmistakable silhouette of a traditional Flieger. Dial & Case The 42mm stainless steel case delivers strong wrist presence while remaining comfortable for everyday wear. A flat sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating protects the highly legible matte black dial, where crisp white numerals and Super-LumiNova ensure excellent visibility in both daylight and darkness. The oversized crown and traditional leather pilot strap complete a design that remains faithful to its historical inspiration while offering the durability expected of a modern mechanical watch. Movement The Aachen 42 is powered by the Laco 2S automatic movement, based on the reliable Miyota 82S0 calibre. Equipped with hacking seconds, it allows the second hand to stop when the crown is pulled, enabling precise time setting. Chosen for its proven reliability and ease of maintenance, the movement complements the watch's authentic pilot watch heritage with dependable everyday performance. Final Thoughts The Aachen 42 Type B isn't a watch inspired by aviation history - it is built by a company that helped create it. For collectors seeking an authentic German Flieger without stepping into higher-end observation watch territory, it offers genuine historical credibility, timeless functionality and the unmistakable character that has defined Laco for generations. Explore the Collection Discover more from Laco. → Pilot Watches → Navy Watches → Chronographs → View All Laco Watches Technical Specifications Case size: 42mm 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

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The Lucky Harvey Panda Eat Bamboo Automata turns one of the world's most recognisable animals into an animated mechanical time display. Instead of conventional hands, the panda’s left eye indicates the hours while its right eye indicates the minutes. As time passes, the eyes rotate naturally, continuously changing the panda’s expression. The bamboo held in its mouth provides another layer of animation. As the hour progresses, the bamboo is gradually “eaten”, bringing the scene to life through Lucky Harvey’s automata mechanism. Rather than placing an animated figure around a conventional watch display, Lucky Harvey makes the panda itself fundamental to both the function and character of the watch. Inspiration & Design The concept is wonderfully literal: a panda eating bamboo. Lucky Harvey transforms that familiar scene into a mechanical display. The oversized eyes become rotating hour and minute indicators, while the bamboo in the panda’s mouth changes progressively with the passing hour. The result is deliberately whimsical, but the design works because the animation isn't arbitrary. The panda’s features have been incorporated into the watch’s mechanical architecture, allowing the character of the dial to change continually throughout the day. Dial & Case The dial is constructed around the panda’s face, with individual rotating displays incorporated into its eyes. The left eye carries the hour scale, while the right eye carries the minute scale. Below them, the panda’s mouth and bamboo form the second animated element, creating a dial that is in almost constant visual transition. The watch is housed in a 40mm case made from 316 stainless steel and protected by a sapphire crystal. Movement The Panda is powered by an automatic mechanical movement incorporating Lucky Harvey’s automata functions. The movement drives both the rotating eye-based time display and the animated bamboo mechanism, with approximately 40 hours of power reserve. Bracelet / Strap RAW's Panda is paired with a white imported cowhide strap and pin buckle, keeping the overall palette closely tied to the black-and-white panda dial. The strap is designed to fit wrists approximately 135–200mm in circumference. Final Thoughts The Panda Eat Bamboo Automata captures Lucky Harvey's approach particularly well: mechanically unusual without taking itself too seriously. The rotating eyes make the panda itself responsible for displaying the hours and minutes, while the animated bamboo turns the passing hour into a small mechanical performance. At 40mm, the concept is packaged in a relatively approachable size. For someone looking for a mechanical watch that behaves and looks very different from a conventional design, the Panda makes its point immediately. Technical Specifications Case size: 40mm Case material: Stainless steel Case back: Exhibition caseback Movement type: Automatic Movement no.: In-house movement incorporating automata Power reserve: Approx 40hrs Dial: Panda design on dial with lumed elements; hour and minute subdials with lumed indices; left eye: hours; right eye: minutes; bamboo at the panda's mouth is eaten on the hour Glass: Sapphire Water resistance: 5ATM Strap type: Strap Strap material: Fluororubber/leather hybrid Buckle: Stainless steel tang buckle Warranty: 2 years

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The Lucky Harvey Tiger Automata turns the face of a tiger into the watch’s time display. Instead of conventional hands, the tiger’s left eye indicates the hours while its right eye indicates the minutes. Both eyes shift as time passes, continuously changing the tiger’s expression. The animation extends to the mouth. At each hour, the tiger’s mouth opens to reveal its teeth before gradually retracting as time progresses. The Orange Tiger gives the concept its most immediately recognisable feline character, with vivid colouring reinforcing the three-dimensional forms and animated expression. Inspiration & Design The tiger is not simply illustrated on the dial; its facial features form part of the watch’s mechanical architecture. Two rotating eye displays replace conventional hour and minute hands, while the articulated mouth introduces another layer of animation. As the eyes change position and the mouth moves through its cycle, the tiger’s expression evolves throughout the day. The Orange Tiger brings a bolder treatment to the concept, using the animal’s familiar colouring to emphasise the sculptural construction of the dial. Dial & Case The Orange Tiger centres the dial around the sculptural tiger face, with separate rotating displays incorporated into the eyes for the hours and minutes. The watch is housed in a 40mm case made from 316 stainless steel, giving the highly animated design relatively compact proportions. A sapphire crystal protects the dial, while water resistance is rated to 50m/5ATM. Movement The Tiger is powered by an automatic mechanical movement incorporating its automata functions. The movement drives both the animated eye-based time display and the tiger’s articulated mouth mechanism, with approximately 40 hours of power reserve. Bracelet / Strap The Orange Tiger is paired with an imported cowhide strap and pin buckle. The strap is designed to fit wrists approximately 135–200mm in circumference. Final Thoughts The Tiger Automata is playful by design, but its character is built around a genuinely interesting mechanical concept. By turning the tiger’s eyes into the actual hour and minute displays - and using its mouth to mark the passing hours - Lucky Harvey makes the automata fundamental to how the watch works. The Orange Tiger is the more vivid expression of the concept, while the 40mm case keeps all that mechanical theatre within approachable dimensions. Technical Specifications Case size: 40mm Case material: Stainless steel Case back: Exhibition caseback Movement type: Automatic Movement no.: In-house movement incorporating automata Power reserve: Approx 40hrs Dial: Tiger design on dial with lumed elements; hour and minute subdials with lumed indices; left eye: hours; right eye: minutes; Tiger's mouth opens on the hour and gradually retracts Glass: Sapphire Water resistance: 5ATM Strap type: Strap Strap material: Fluororubber/leather hybrid Buckle: Stainless steel tang buckle Warranty: 2 years

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The Lucky Harvey Tiger Automata turns the face of a tiger into the watch’s time display. Instead of conventional hands, the tiger’s left eye indicates the hours while its right eye indicates the minutes. Both eyes shift as time passes, continuously changing the expression of the tiger. The animation extends to the mouth. At each hour, the tiger’s mouth opens to reveal its teeth before gradually retracting as time progresses. Rather than adding automata as decoration around an otherwise conventional display, Lucky Harvey incorporates the animation directly into the way the watch communicates time. Inspiration & Design The tiger is not simply illustrated on the dial; its facial features form part of the watch’s mechanical architecture. Two rotating eye displays replace conventional hour and minute hands, while the articulated mouth introduces another layer of animation. As the eyes change position and the mouth moves through its cycle, the tiger’s expression evolves throughout the day. The White Tiger execution gives the design a cooler, more graphic character, drawing attention to the sculptural dial and animated facial features. Dial & Case The White Tiger centres the dial around the sculptural tiger face, with separate rotating displays incorporated into the eyes for the hours and minutes. The watch is housed in a 40mm case made from 316 stainless steel, giving the highly animated design relatively compact proportions. A synthetic sapphire crystal protects the dial, while water resistance is rated to 50m/5ATM. Movement The Tiger is powered by an automatic mechanical movement incorporating its automata functions. The movement drives both the animated eye-based time display and the tiger’s articulated mouth mechanism, with approximately 40 hours of power reserve. Bracelet / Strap The White Tiger is paired with an imported cowhide strap and pin buckle, complementing the lighter colour palette of the watch. The strap is designed to fit wrists approximately 135–200mm in circumference. Final Thoughts The Tiger Automata is playful by design, but its character is built around a genuinely interesting mechanical concept. By turning the tiger’s eyes into the actual hour and minute displays - and using its mouth to mark the passing hours - Lucky Harvey makes the automata fundamental to how the watch works. The White Tiger gives that mechanical theatre a particularly graphic appearance, while the 40mm case keeps the concept within approachable proportions. Technical Specifications Case size: 40mm Case material: Stainless steel Case back: Exhibition caseback Movement type: Automatic Movement no.: In-house movement incorporating automata Power reserve: Approx 40hrs Dial: Tiger design on dial with lumed elements; hour and minute subdials with lumed indices; left eye: hours; right eye: minutes; Tiger's mouth opens on the hour and gradually retracts Glass: Sapphire Water resistance: 5ATM Strap type: Strap Strap material: Fluororubber/leather hybrid Buckle: Stainless steel tang buckle Warranty: 2 years

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The Shanghai Watch The Bund Magic Formula Yilan (漪澜), reference S7003.2407.031.08, reimagines the conventional watch display through a wandering-hours mechanism. Three transparent discs are suspended around the centre of the dial, each carrying four hour numerals. The discs rotate individually while simultaneously orbiting the central axis. When the relevant hour reaches the 120-degree minute sector across the upper portion of the dial, its position against the scale indicates the minutes. The result is a watch in continual motion - an unconventional yet readable approach to timekeeping that turns the mechanism itself into a central part of the design. Inspiration & Design For the Magic Formula Celestial series, Shanghai Watch turns to water and clouds, two longstanding auspicious motifs within Chinese visual culture. Yilan takes its inspiration from water. Traditional wave patterns are arranged across the dial in overlapping concentric semicircles, evoking ripples spreading across the surface of water. Shanghai Watch associates the motif with continuity and enduring good fortune. The blue-green colour palette reinforces that aquatic inspiration, while the wandering-hours mechanism brings a distinctly contemporary dimension to the composition. Rather than reproducing a historical design, Yilan uses traditional imagery as the foundation for a modern mechanical watch. Dial & Case The blue-green fumé dial transitions from lighter tones towards a deeper outer edge and is finished with a sunray effect that responds dynamically to changing light. Layered across its surface is the traditional water-wave motif, formed from repeating concentric semicircles. Above it, three transparent hour discs form the wandering-hours mechanism, with the active hour moving across a 120-degree minute scale to indicate the time. The case is constructed from 316L stainless steel with a rose-gold PVD finish, measuring 41.5mm in diameter and 13.7mm thick. An anti-reflective domed sapphire crystal protects the dial, while water resistance is rated to 5ATM. Movement Yilan is powered by Shanghai Watch's FWS-F01 automatic movement, operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz). The movement uses 28 jewels and delivers up to 38 hours of power reserve when fully wound. It can be viewed through the full sapphire exhibition caseback. Shanghai Watch finishes the movement with fish-scale decoration across the bridges and linear finishing on the signed rotor, adding visual interest to the mechanical side of the watch. Bracelet / Strap Yilan is paired with a 20mm brown leather strap, adding warmth against the blue-green dial and rose-gold-tone case. The strap uses a butterfly clasp and quick-release construction, allowing it to be removed without conventional spring-bar tools. Final Thoughts Yilan takes the mechanical theatre of the Magic Formula wandering-hours display and gives it a warmer, more expressive personality. The interplay between blue-green fumé, traditional water-wave imagery and the rose-gold-tone case makes this the more colourful of the two Celestial interpretations. More importantly, those decorative elements aren't disconnected from the watch's mechanical concept: both the rippling dial and orbiting hour discs are built around movement. For collectors looking at contemporary Shanghai Watch beyond its heritage-inspired pieces, Yilan offers a particularly distinctive expression of where the brand is heading. Technical Specifications Case size: 41.5mm  Case material: 316L stainless steel, rose gold PVD Case back: Sapphire, exhibition caseback Movement type: Automatic Movement no.: FWS-F01 Power reserve: Approx 38hrs Dial:  Blue-green fumé sunray dial with water-wave motif; wandering hours with 120° minute scale Glass: Sapphire crystal Water resistance: 5ATM Strap type: Strap Strap material: Brown calf leather Buckle: Stainless steel, rose gold PVD deployant clasp Warranty: 2 years  

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The Shanghai Watch The Bund Magic Formula Xuanyun (玄云), reference S7003.2412.011.08, rethinks the conventional relationship between hands, numerals and the dial. Its wandering-hours display places three transparent hour discs around the centre of the watch. Each carries four hour numerals and rotates on its own axis while simultaneously orbiting the central mechanism. As the active hour enters the 120-degree minute sector across the upper portion of the dial, its position along the scale indicates the minutes. The result is a display in constant motion: mechanically expressive, visually distinctive and surprisingly intuitive once its logic becomes familiar. Inspiration & Design For the Magic Formula Celestial series, Shanghai Watch draws upon water and clouds, two recurring auspicious motifs within traditional Chinese visual culture. Xuanyun takes its inspiration from clouds. Its curling cloud pattern evokes forms associated with good fortune and upward progress, while the black mother-of-pearl beneath it introduces shifting iridescence as the watch catches the light. The traditional motif sits in deliberate contrast to the contemporary architecture of the wandering-hours mechanism. Rather than recreating a historical watch, Shanghai Watch uses established Chinese decorative language within a thoroughly modern mechanical composition. Dial & Case The black dial uses mother-of-pearl marquetry to form an auspicious cloud pattern. Its natural iridescence changes subtly with viewing angle and light, allowing the pattern and colour of the dial to continually shift. Above it, three transparent hour discs form the wandering-hours mechanism. Each disc carries four numerals and both rotates independently and orbits the centre of the dial. The active hour travels across a 120-degree minute scale, allowing the time to be read from the numeral's position within the sector. The case is made from 316L stainless steel and measures 41.5mm in diameter and 13.7mm thick. An anti-reflective domed sapphire crystal covers the dial, while water resistance is rated to 5ATM. Movement The watch is powered by Shanghai Watch's FWS-F01 automatic movement, operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz) with 28 jewels and up to 38 hours of power reserve when fully wound. Through the full sapphire exhibition caseback, the movement reveals fish-scale finishing across the bridges and linear finishing on the rotor, which is also signed with the Shanghai Watch name. Here, the movement is more than an engine hidden behind the dial: it provides the mechanical foundation for the wandering-hours display that defines the watch. Bracelet / Strap Xuanyun is fitted with a 20mm black leather strap, keeping the overall presentation restrained against the iridescent black dial. It is equipped with a butterfly clasp and quick-release construction, allowing the strap to be removed without conventional spring-bar tools. Final Thoughts Magic Formula Xuanyun works because its unusual display isn't simply decorative. The wandering-hours mechanism fundamentally changes how the watch communicates time, giving the constantly moving dial a purpose beyond visual theatre. Black mother-of-pearl and the auspicious cloud motif then give that mechanical architecture a distinctly Chinese identity. It is a strong example of Shanghai Watch looking forward rather than relying solely on its considerable historical archive. Technical Specifications Case size: 41.5mm  Case material: 316L stainless steel Case back: Sapphire, exhibition caseback Movement type: Automatic Movement no.: FWS-F01 Power reserve: Approx 38hrs Dial:  Black mother-of-pearl marquetry with auspicious cloud motif; wandering hours with 120° minute scale Glass: Sapphire crystal Water resistance: 5ATM Strap type: Strap Strap material: Black calf leather Buckle: Stainless steel deployant clasp Warranty: 2 years  

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