The Laco Kiel.2.MB Schwarz is a 43 mm automatic pilot chronograph watch with a strong aviation heritage and modern features. It has a stainless steel case with a brushed finish, a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both front and back, and a screw-down crown for water resistance up to 100 meters. The watch weighs about 185 grams and has a lug-to-lug length of 51.5 mm, fitting well on most men’s wrists.

The movement is the Laco 500, an automatic chronograph caliber based on the Swiss Sellita SW500 Elaboré, running at 28,800 vibrations per hour with 25 jewels and a power reserve of around 56 hours. It features a hacking function (stop-seconds), crown winding, day and date display (days in German), and a stopwatch capable of measuring up to 12-hour intervals. The movement can be admired through the transparent sapphire caseback.

The dial is black with a classic pilot watch design emphasizing clarity and legibility, including thermal blue hands and indices with Super-LumiNova luminescence for visibility in low light. The distinctive diamond-shaped crown is designed for easy operation even with gloves. The watch comes on a stainless steel bracelet with a folding clasp, and customization options include an upgraded Laco 500 Top movement, double-sided anti-reflective sapphire crystal, and English day display.

The Kiel.2.MB Schwarz is priced around €2,190 to €2,770 depending on the retailer and options, and it carries a 5-year warranty. It is part of Laco’s Special Pilot Watches collection, combining historical pilot watch aesthetics with robust, modern chronograph functionality.

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