Laco Erbstücke Friedrichshafen Erbs. 45 mm Original Automatic Flieger

Laco Erbstücke Friedrichshafen Erbs. 45 mm Original Automatic Flieger

Inspired by the original 55 mm observation watches worn by pilots in the 1940s, the Laco Erbstücke Friedrichshafen revives the essence of authentic historic Flieger watches, featuring an aged appearance that seems to have accompanied its owner through generations.

The models in this collection display a genuinely worn look, with visible traces of time that add character, depth and a historic charm usually reserved for original vintage timepieces.

Each Erbstück watch is a unique and one-of-a-kind piece, handcrafted to reproduce the passage of time in a natural and realistic way, giving every watch its own distinctive personality.

Laco has developed an exclusive method to achieve this special look by creating a natural patina on each watch.
Scratches, marks, discoloration and signs of wear are reproduced by hand to faithfully imitate the aging of original period watches.

All components — case, dial, hands and strap — are aged individually and entirely by hand through a labor-intensive process without mechanical aids, ensuring that no two watches are ever alike.

The result is a watch with a historic soul, strong presence and an identity as exclusive and distinctive as that of its owner.

Movement
Automatic movement Laco 200
Base movement Sellita SW 200

Case
Stainless steel case with handcrafted aged finish
Historic lateral engraving FL23883
Solid engraved stainless steel case back
Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Crown executed faithfully in the style of the original Beobachtungsuhr
Each case is absolutely unique

Dial
Original Baumuster B design
Matte black color with Superluminova C3 luminous indexes
Handcrafted aged finish matching the case

Hands
Thermally blued steel hands
Superluminova coating
Individually hand-aged
Optional partially cracked finish available upon request

Strap
Brown calfskin pilot strap
Closed-loop design with metal rivets
The vintage leather used makes each strap unique, with natural variations in color and texture

Box
Watch box included with outer cardboard packaging

Technical specifications

Diameter: 45.0 mm
Height: 13.0 mm
Lug width: 22.0 mm
Lug to lug: 53.5 mm
Water resistance: up to 5 ATM
Weight: 121.0 g (including strap)
Wrist circumference: 16 – 23 cm

The Laco Erbstücke Friedrichshafen Erbs. 45 mm is much more than an automatic pilot’s watch: it is a handcrafted timepiece with strong historic character, created for those who seek authenticity, tradition and absolute exclusivity in a bold and powerful design.