Augsburg Pilot 861988 Watch

The Watch
German watchmaking house LACO produces timepieces for watch enthusiasts who love the aviator aesthetic. In the 1940s, this brand outfitted the wrists of German pilots. Today, nearly 90 years on, LACO continues to dress men's wrists with the same spirit. This model is a true reflection of LACO's DNA: solid and elegant. The steel case measures 39 millimeters in diameter and 12 millimeters thick. The crown sits in its usual position at 3 o'clock. The flat sapphire crystal protecting the dial is scratch-resistant. The snap-on exhibition caseback offers an open view of the stunning automatic Japanese Miyota 821 A movement that brings the watch to life. This model will appeal to men who like to stand out with style while keeping things original.

The Dial
Round in shape, this black dial shares the same design as the instrument gauges found in an aircraft cockpit. The Arabic numerals marking the hours are enlarged, and the hour and minute hands mirror those found on aviation instruments. They are - just like the Arabic numerals - coated with a Superluminova C3 treatment. Superluminova produces a powerful fluorescent glow when the watch is in low-light conditions. A minute railroad track runs along the outer edge of the dial. Finally, the name of the German watchmaking house is displayed at 12 o'clock.

The Movement
A Japanese movement inside the case powers this timepiece. Specifically, it is the Miyota 821A caliber, displaying hours, minutes, and seconds. It offers a power reserve of 40 hours and produces 21,600 vibrations per hour.

The Strap
The strap dressing the case of this model is a brown leather strap. It features white stitching and fastens with a silver-colored tang buckle. Note that the lug width is 18 millimeters.

Water Resistance
With a water resistance of 5 atmospheres, equivalent to 50 meters, this watch offers an entry-level splash protection. While not designed for bathing, sport swimming, or scuba diving, you can afford to forget to remove your timepiece during a shower. That said, our experts recommend keeping this timepiece dry to preserve its movement for years to come.