Named after one of Germany's most significant port cities, the Bremerhaven reflects the precision and restraint of the marine timepieces once developed for naval navigation.
Its matte black dial is intentionally uncluttered, featuring a traditional railway minute track, luminous Arabic numerals and a small seconds display at 6 o'clock. The polished and brushed stainless steel case, paired with a distinctive fluted bezel, lends the watch an understated elegance while remaining true to its utilitarian origins.
Rather than recreating a vintage marine chronometer, the Bremerhaven interprets its principles for modern everyday wear - prioritising clarity, precision and enduring craftsmanship.
Inspiration & Design
Like Laco's pilot watches, the Bremerhaven traces its origins to a remarkable period in German horology. The specifications for these maritime watches were established by the German Marine Observatory, and only a handful of manufacturers possessed the expertise to produce them.
The Bremerhaven preserves this historical influence through a highly legible instrument-style dial and carefully considered proportions. The black dial creates strong contrast against the luminous numerals and hands, while the fluted bezel introduces a subtle touch of refinement that distinguishes the Navy collection from Laco's aviation models.
Dial & Case
The 39mm stainless steel case combines polished and brushed surfaces for a balanced, contemporary appearance.
A flat anti-reflective sapphire crystal protects the matte black dial, where Arabic numerals, indexes and the hour, minute and small seconds hands are filled with Super-LumiNova C3 for excellent readability in low-light conditions. The railway minute track reinforces the watch's instrument-inspired character, while the oversized sapphire exhibition caseback provides an expansive view of the beautifully decorated movement within.
Completing the watch is a smooth black leather strap secured with a stainless steel buckle.
Movement
At the heart of the Bremerhaven is the Laco 261 hand-wound movement, based on the Sellita 261 Elaboré calibre and equipped with a stop-seconds function for precise time setting.
Visible through the oversized sapphire caseback, the movement receives extensive finishing that elevates the ownership experience. The bridges are decorated with Côtes de Genève, while the thermally blued screws, sunray-finished ratchet and crown wheels, and engraved Laco ratchet wheel showcase the traditional craftsmanship behind the movement.
Hand-winding the Bremerhaven each day becomes part of its appeal, creating a direct connection between wearer and watch that many collectors value.
Final Thoughts
The Bremerhaven 39 is a quiet expression of German watchmaking at its finest.
Combining authentic maritime heritage, timeless instrument-inspired design and a beautifully decorated hand-wound movement, it offers a rewarding ownership experience that goes beyond simply telling the time. For collectors who appreciate mechanical craftsmanship and understated elegance, the Bremerhaven stands apart as one of Laco's most distinctive modern creations.I'm
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Technical Specifications
Case size:
39mm
Case material:
Stainless steel case with a polished and brushed finish
Case back:
Exhibition caseback with sapphire crystal
Movement type:
Manual
Movement no.:
Laco 261 based on Sellita SW261
Power reserve:
Approx 38hrs
Dial:
Black matte, railway minute circle, Arabic numerals and indexes with luminous material SuperLuminova C3, small second at 6 o'clock; hour hand and minute hand varnished in black, filled with SuperLuminova C3, small second also filled with SuperLuminova C3
Glass:
Sapphire crystal
Water resistance:
10ATM
Strap type:
Strap
Strap material:
Black calf
Buckle:
Stainless steel tang buckle
Warranty:
2 years
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