The Memmingen 42 mm handwinding Pilot Watch ORIGINAL is an authentic pilot watch model by Laco, a German watchmaker with a historic tradition dating back to the 1940s. This watch is a faithful reconstruction of the observation watches (B-Uhr) used by navigators in WWII, originally produced under strict specifications by the Reichsluftfahrtministerium (RLM).

Key Features of the Memmingen 42 mm Handwinding Pilot Watch:
Movement: Hand-winding Laco 210, based on the Sellita SW 210 movement.

Case: Dark sandblasted stainless steel with the historic “FL 23883” engraving on the side, a former classification number for navigation devices.

Crystal: Domed, anti-reflective sapphire crystal.

Dial: Type A style, featuring 11 Arabic numerals and a triangle with two dots at 12, designed for optimal readability without any distracting logos.

Hands: Thermally blued steel hands filled with Superluminova C3 for luminous visibility.

Strap: Brown calf leather strap with rivets, reminiscent of the original fixed bar straps but now decorative due to modern spring bars.

Size: 42 mm diameter, 12.8 mm height, 20 mm lug width, 50 mm lug-to-lug.

Water Resistance: Up to 10 ATM.

Weight: 91 grams including the strap.

Arm Circumference Fit: 14.5 to 20 cm.

The watch embodies the robustness, functionality, and legibility required for aviation use, with a matte finish to avoid reflections and a distinctive onion-shaped crown for ease of use with gloves. It is a piece of history and craftsmanship, blending vintage design with modern materials and precision.

The retail price is around €980 or approximately US $1,190 depending on the market.

This model is part of Laco’s Pilot Watch ORIGINAL line, which includes other sizes and dial types but maintains the historical authenticity and design principles of the original WWII pilot watches.

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