Description
Laco Heidelberg – Authentic German Pilot Watch Heritage Reimagined
The Laco Heidelberg from the Laco Pilot Watches Original collection is a modern tribute to one of the most iconic aviation timepieces in history — the Beobachtungsuhren (or B-Uhr), used by German pilots during the 1940s. Faithfully crafted based on original specifications from the Reichsluftfahrtministerium (RLM), the Laco Heidelberg offers exceptional authenticity, quality, and aviation history on your wrist.
Originally produced by only five approved manufacturers (including Laco, IWC, Stowa, Lange & Söhne, and Wempe), these pilot watches served not just as timekeepers but as vital navigation instruments. With the Laco Heidelberg, you’re wearing more than a watch — you’re wearing a piece of horological heritage.
Key Features of the Laco Heidelberg
✅ True to Original B-Uhr Design:
Built according to historical blueprints with modern craftsmanship.
✅ Available in Contemporary Case Sizes:
Choose from 39mm, 42mm, or 45mm — with proportions carefully adapted to maintain authentic design.
✅ Iconic Logo-Free Dial:
Inspired by wartime designs where legibility and function came first. Available in Type A (Baumuster A) or Type B (Baumuster B) dial layouts.
✅ Anti-Reflective Matte Finish Case:
Straight lugs and a grey, bead-blasted finish eliminate glare — just like in the original cockpit-ready models.
✅ Superluminova Illumination:
Crisp, clear readability in both day and night — a safe and modern alternative to the radioactive lume used in the past.
✅ Oversized Onion Crown:
Designed for ease of use even when wearing gloves — a hallmark of the original pilot's watch.
✅ Historic Engravings:
Features “FL 23883” engraving on the side of the case, a nod to its original military classification, and detailed caseback engravings referencing unit, manufacturer, and movement type.
✅ Riveted Leather Strap:
A traditional aviator strap design — now decorative, but once used to secure the strap to fixed lugs.
Whether you're a pilot watch enthusiast, a history buff, or simply seeking a distinctive timepiece with timeless character, the Laco Heidelberg is a powerful expression of German engineering, wartime legacy, and mechanical precision.
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Technical Specifications
| Case size: |
39mm |
| Case material: |
Matte finish stainless steel case |
| Case back: |
Solid caseback with engraving |
| Movement type: |
Automatic
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| Movement no.: |
Laco 200 based on Sellita SW200
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| Power reserve: |
Approx 38hrs |
| Dial: |
Black matte dial with SuperLuminova C3-coated numerals and indices; thermically blued steel hands filled with Superluminova C3
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| Glass: |
Sapphire crystal |
| Water resistance: |
10ATM |
| Strap type: |
Leather
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| Strap material: |
Brown calf with rivets
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| Buckle: |
Tang buckle
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| Warranty: |
2 years
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