Laco Paderborn Erbstück 42 Automatic Pilot Watch
Made in Germany
The Laco Paderborn Erbstück takes one of the brand’s most historically rooted pilot watches and gives it the character of a piece that has already lived a long life. Based on the 42 mm automatic Paderborn with its traditional Type B observation dial, this version is part of Laco’s Erbstück collection, where each watch is individually aged by hand to create the appearance of a genuine vintage original.
Scratches, wear marks, softened surfaces, and subtle discoloration are deliberately applied to the case, dial, hands, and strap using a labor-intensive hand-finishing process. The result is not simply a distressed effect, but a watch with depth, texture, and the visual atmosphere collectors associate with old military flieger watches. Beneath that aged exterior is a modern automatic pilot watch built with sapphire crystal, a Sellita-based Laco 200 movement, and the strong legibility that defines the Paderborn line.
Curator Note
The Paderborn Erbstück is one of those watches that appeals less through polish and more through atmosphere. The aged case finish, worn vintage leather, and individually treated dial and hands give it the feeling of an inherited object rather than a newly produced watch. For collectors who love the look of historic flieger pieces but want modern reliability underneath, this is one of the most distinctive watches in the Laco collection.
Why Collectors Choose the Paderborn Erbstück
Hand-aged one by one: Each Erbstück watch is individually finished by hand, making every example unique.
Historic Type B pilot dial: The classic observation-watch layout emphasizes minutes on the outer track for traditional flieger character.
Vintage look, modern construction: Aged surfaces and patina are paired with sapphire crystal and a dependable automatic movement.
Authentic flieger details: Thermally blued hands, riveted pilot strap, and traditional 42 mm proportions reinforce the historical design.
Collector individuality: Because the ageing is done by hand, no two watches look exactly the same.
Technical Specifications
Movement
Laco 200 automatic movement, base Sellita SW200
Case
Dark sandblasted stainless steel case, individually aged by hand
Crystal
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inside
Case Back
Solid stainless steel case back
Case Diameter
42.0 mm
Height
12.8 mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.0 mm
Lug Width
20.0 mm
Dial
Black Type B pilot dial, individually aged by hand
Hands
Thermally blued steel hands with Superluminova coating, hand-aged finish
Strap
Closed-loop brown calf leather pilot strap with rivets, vintage-treated finish
Water Resistance
5 ATM / 50 meters
Included
Laco watch box, outer cardboard box, manufacturer warranty, and complete documentation.
Manufacturer 2 Year Warranty.
