{"product_id":"laco-aachen-42-type-b-automatic-pilot-watch","title":"Laco Aachen 42 Type B Automatic Pilot Watch","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe 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.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the Aachen preserves these defining characteristics while adapting them for contemporary daily wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInspiration \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery detail of the Aachen reflects the specifications laid down for the legendary FL23883 Beobachtungsuhr (B-Uhr) issued during the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts oversized onion crown, originally intended for operation while wearing flight gloves, continues to define the unmistakable silhouette of a traditional Flieger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDial \u0026amp; Case\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 42mm stainless steel case delivers strong wrist presence while remaining comfortable for everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMovement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe 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.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChosen for its proven reliability and ease of maintenance, the movement complements the watch's authentic pilot watch heritage with dependable everyday performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Thoughts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aachen 42 Type B isn't a watch inspired by aviation history - it is built by a company that helped create it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eExplore the Collection\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more from Laco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/redarmywatches.com\/collections\/laco-pilot-watches\"\u003ePilot Watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/redarmywatches.com\/collections\/laco-navy-watches\"\u003eNavy Watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/redarmywatches.com\/collections\/laco-chronographs\"\u003eChronographs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/redarmywatches.com\/collections\/laco\"\u003eView All Laco Watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 562px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133.01px;\"\u003eCase size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 412.99px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133.01px;\"\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 412.99px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatte finish stainless steel case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133.01px;\"\u003eCase back:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 412.99px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExhibition caseback with sapphire crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133.01px;\"\u003eMovement type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 412.99px;\"\u003eAutomatic\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133.01px;\"\u003eMovement no.: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 412.99px;\"\u003eLaco 2S based on Miyota 82S0\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133.01px;\"\u003ePower reserve:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 412.99px;\"\u003eApprox 42hrs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133.01px;\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 412.99px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBlack matte dial with SuperLuminova C3-coated hands, numerals and indices\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133.01px;\"\u003eGlass:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 412.99px;\"\u003eSapphire crystal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133.01px;\"\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 412.99px;\"\u003e5ATM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133.01px;\"\u003eStrap type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 412.99px;\"\u003eLeather\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133.01px;\"\u003eStrap material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 412.99px;\"\u003eBrown calf with rivets\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133.01px;\"\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 412.99px;\"\u003eTang buckle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133.01px;\"\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 412.99px;\"\u003e2 years\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46694073958719,"sku":"LC.861690.2","price":568.81,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5276\/7039\/files\/laco-aachen-42-type-b-automatic-pilot-watch-front.png?v=1785397950","url":"https:\/\/redarmywatches.com\/products\/laco-aachen-42-type-b-automatic-pilot-watch","provider":"redarmywatches.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}