Laco Ulm 39 Manual Wind Pilot Watch
Made in Germany
The Laco Ulm 39 is a compact, handwound pilot watch that brings classic flieger design into a more wearable everyday size. Its 39 mm stainless steel case, matte black Type A dial, and small seconds display preserve the instrument clarity collectors want from a traditional German pilot watch.
What makes the Ulm 39 especially appealing is its balance. The case is slim at just 10 mm, the proportions are easy on a wide range of wrists, and the handwound movement gives the watch a more involved mechanical feel. For buyers who love pilot watch design but do not want an oversized case, this is one of the strongest options in the Laco collection.
Curator Note
The Ulm 39 stands out because it solves a real problem for many buyers. Traditional pilot watches often wear large. This one keeps the history, legibility, and mechanical character of a flieger while feeling more versatile for daily use. If you want a pilot watch that feels authentic but easier to wear, this is a very smart choice.
Why Collectors Choose the Ulm 39
Wearable 39 mm case: A more versatile size for buyers who want a pilot watch without the bulk of larger flieger models.
Slim 10 mm profile: Noticeably thinner than many pilot watches, making it easier to wear every day.
Manual wind movement: The Laco 261 adds the ritual and charm many collectors enjoy in a traditional mechanical watch.
Type A pilot dial: The original navigator-watch layout keeps the design clear, functional, and historically grounded.
Made in Germany: Built with the precision and aviation heritage closely associated with Laco.
What Makes the Ulm 39 Different
Many pilot watches focus on historic size and presence. The Ulm 39 takes a different approach. It keeps the essential flieger design language but makes it more practical for modern wear.
That makes this model especially useful for buyers who want one watch that feels true to pilot-watch history but still fits comfortably into daily life.
Technical Specifications
Movement
Laco 261 handwinding movement, base movement Sellita SW261, quality level elaboré, stop-second function
Movement Finish
Bridges with Côtes de Genève, thermally blued screws, ratchet wheel and crown wheel with sun ray finish, ratchet wheel with engraved Laco logo
Case
Stainless steel case with polished and sandblasted finish
Case Diameter
39.0 mm
Height
10.0 mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.0 mm
Crystal
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Caseback
Screwed case back with large sapphire crystal
Dial
Black matte dial, Arabic figures and indexes with Super-LumiNova C3, Type A pilot dial, small second at 6
Hands
Thermally blued hands filled with Super-LumiNova C3
Strap
Brown leather strap, stainless steel buckle
Lug Width
20.0 mm
Water Resistance
Up to 10 ATM
Weight
64 g including strap
Arm Circumference
17.0 - 21.0 cm
Box
Watch box incl. cardboard box
Origin
Made in Germany
Included
Laco watch box with cardboard outer box, manufacturer’s warranty, and complete documentation.
