LACO PILOT WATCH

Somehow the allure of pilot watches are really strong in the general watch buying public.
Maybe it's the coolness that is associated with fighter pilots? Tom Cruise? Top Gun? hehehe
Anyway, I used to own this.
Laco 42mm Pilot powered by a Miyota Movement.

This is one of the cheapest offering from Laco and also the cheapest way for a person to get over the pilot watch bug without paying big bucks.
As far as I know, Laco watches are only available online.
They used to offer free shipping worldwide but not anymore.
Now they charge 35 euros for shipping the watch to Malaysia.
Even with shipping included, it will still cost you a little over 220 euros for this watch.
I still think it's good value.

The most recognizable trait of a pilot watch is the triangle marker flanked by two dots.
The pointy hands and excellent lume for easy legibility.
Pilot watches or the B-Uhr (Beobachtungsuhr) is literally translated as "Observation watch"
Original sizes of these watches are huge... 55mm huge... with a huge  diamond shaped crown.
Of course this is a more sensibly sized 42mm case.
Perfect for daily wear.

During World War 2, 5 companies were commissioned by the German government to built these B-Uhr.
The 5 companies are A.Lange und Sohne, International Watch Company (IWC), Wempe, Stowa and.... yes... Laco.
If you compare prices now between these 5 brands, Laco offers the most affordable watches.

Like I said, for as little as 220 euros, you can own a Pilot watch that is made by one of the original 5.
The historical ties are there hence the value for money.
If you have more to spend, they offer ETA Swiss movement powered ones as well... priced a little higher.
Instead of going with homage makers or non branded ones...
Why not Laco?