Laco Atacama.3 Automatic Squad Watch
Made in Germany
The Laco Atacama.3 is a purpose-built mission watch developed for extreme environments. Created with input from military and special units, it is engineered as a professional tool watch where durability, legibility, and reliability are essential.
The black DLC-coated stainless steel case measures 46 mm and houses the automatic Laco 200 movement based on the Swiss Sellita SW200-1. A rotating countdown bezel allows precise timing of operations, while the protected screw-down crown positioned at 12 o’clock integrates directly into the strap system for improved protection and comfort on the wrist.
Curator Note
Unlike Laco’s historic flieger watches, the Atacama series was designed as a modern tactical instrument. The crown placement at 12 o’clock protects it from impact and prevents it from pressing into the wrist during movement. Combined with 500-meter water resistance and a highly legible dial, the Atacama.3 is one of the most rugged watches in the Laco lineup.
Why Collectors Choose the Atacama.3
Mission-driven design: Developed in cooperation with military and special units.
Protected crown position: Crown at 12 o’clock improves comfort and protects the mechanism.
Countdown timing bezel: Rotates counter-clockwise to track mission timing.
Extreme water resistance: Rated to 50 ATM / 500 meters.
Reliable mechanical movement: Laco 200 automatic caliber based on Sellita SW200-1.
Technical Specifications
Movement
Laco 200 automatic movement, base Sellita SW200-1, 26 jewels, stop-seconds
Case
Black DLC-coated stainless steel case with conical shape
Case Diameter
46.0 mm
Height
12.0 mm
Lug to Lug
63.0 mm
Crystal
Sapphire crystal
Caseback
Screw-down caseback with sapphire display window
Bezel
Rotating countdown bezel
Dial
Black matte dial, Arabic numerals and indexes with Super-LumiNova C3, date at 6
Hands
Hour and seconds with Super-LumiNova C3, minute hand with orange Super-LumiNova
Strap
Black robust rubber strap with stainless steel buckle
Lug Width
22 mm
Water Resistance
50 ATM / 500 meters
Included
Robust water- and dust-protected Laco presentation case, manufacturer warranty, and complete documentation.
