The Saarbrücken 45 mm Automatic Pilot Watch ORIGINAL by Laco is a historically inspired pilot watch modeled after the 1940s observation watches (B-Uhr) used by the Luftwaffe. It features an authentic design with a 45 mm dark sandblasted stainless steel case, a black dial with thermally blued steel hands coated with Superluminova C3 for excellent readability, and a brown calf leather strap with rivets.

The watch is powered by the Laco 200 automatic movement, based on the Swiss Sellita SW 200, offering automatic and manual winding with an accuracy of 0 to +14 seconds per day. It has a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, a solid engraved case back, and is water resistant up to 5 to 10 ATM depending on the source (50 meters/5 ATM or 10 ATM).

The watch weighs approximately 112 grams including the strap and fits wrist circumferences from 14.5 to 20 cm. It also features the distinctive “FL 23883” engraving on the case side, a nod to the original classification number used during WWII.

The Saarbrücken model is a faithful and stylish homage to the classic pilot watches, combining historical aesthetics with modern watchmaking standards. It is made in Germany and typically priced around €1,130 to $1,350 depending on the retailer.

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