Laco Aachen 42 Automatic Pilot Watch | Ref. 861690.2
Laco 1925
$ 460.00
Selected by Legend of Time
A true Type B pilot watch with confident wrist presence.
Choose the Aachen 42 if you want the more technical navigator-style pilot dial and the stronger presence of a 42 mm case. Its outer minute scale, inner hour ring, luminous display, and riveted leather strap create unmistakable German pilot-watch character.
At a Glance
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Made in Germany
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42 mm Case
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Type B Pilot Dial
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Laco 2S Automatic
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42-Hour Power Reserve
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Sapphire Crystal
Purchase with Confidence
Factory new from an Authorized Laco Dealer, with official Laco box and documentation, a two-year manufacturer warranty, and complimentary fully insured U.S. shipping.
Laco Aachen 42 Automatic Pilot Watch
Ref. 861690.2
The Laco Aachen 42 is a modern interpretation of the traditional German pilot watch, built around the historic Type B navigator dial. Large minute numerals around the outer track and a smaller inner hour ring create the technical, highly legible display that distinguishes the Aachen from the Type A Augsburg.
Its 42 mm matt-finished stainless steel case, luminous black dial, riveted brown calf-leather strap, and automatic movement give the watch an unmistakable aviation-instrument character. Sapphire crystals protect both the dial and the exhibition caseback, while the Laco 2S automatic movement provides approximately 42 hours of power reserve.
Selected by Legend of Time
We selected the Aachen 42 for collectors who want the more technical Type B navigator layout and the stronger wrist presence of a 42 mm pilot watch. It offers clear historical character, practical mechanical performance, and a distinctive design at an approachable entry point into German watchmaking.
Why Collectors Choose the Aachen 42
Historic pilot-watch design: Laco was one of the historic manufacturers of German B-Uhr observation watches. The Aachen carries that recognizable design language into a modern watch made for everyday wear.
Type B navigator dial: Large minute numerals in five-minute increments surround the outer edge, while the hours appear in a smaller inner ring. The result is a technical display designed for immediate reading.
Reliable automatic movement: The Laco 2S automatic movement is based on the Miyota 82S0 and includes hacking seconds for more precise time setting.
Strong 42 mm presence: A 42 mm diameter and 50 mm lug-to-lug measurement give the watch the substantial proportions associated with a traditional pilot watch.
Excellent low-light visibility: The dial numerals, markings, and hands use Super-LumiNova C3 for clear nighttime readability.
Traditional pilot strap: The brown calf-leather strap features rivets that reinforce the watch’s aviation-inspired character.
Technical Specifications
Brand
Laco
Collection
Pilot Watches Basic
Model
Aachen 42
Reference
861690.2
GTIN / UPC
4260314415020
Dial Type
Type B pilot dial
Movement
Laco 2S automatic, Miyota 82S0 base
Functions
Hours, minutes, central seconds, hacking seconds
Power Reserve
Approximately 42 hours
Case
Matt-finished stainless steel
Case Diameter
42.0 mm
Case Height
11.75 mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.0 mm
Lug Width
20.0 mm
Crystal
Sapphire crystal
Caseback
Sapphire crystal exhibition caseback
Dial
Black Type B pilot dial with Super-LumiNova C3 numerals and markings
Hands
Hands filled with Super-LumiNova C3
Strap
Brown calf-leather strap with rivets
Wrist Circumference
Approximately 16 to 21 cm
Water Resistance
Up to 5 ATM
Weight
Approximately 93.3 g including strap
Origin
Made in Germany
About the Leather Strap
Laco uses vintage-style calf leather for this strap. Because leather is a natural material, slight variations in color and surface texture are expected and make each strap individual.
Included
Official Laco watch box with cardboard outer box, accompanying manufacturer documentation, and official Laco manufacturer warranty.
Official Two-Year Laco Manufacturer Warranty. Legend of Time is an Authorized Laco Dealer.
