Laco Erbstücke Saarbrücken Erbs. 45 mm Original Automatic Flieger

Laco Erbstücke Saarbrücken Erbs. 45 mm Original Automatic Flieger

Inspired by the original 55 mm observation watches worn by pilots in the 1940s, the Laco Erbstücke Saarbrücken embodies the true spirit of historic Flieger watches, featuring a bold presence and an aged appearance that seems to have passed through several generations.

The models in this collection evoke the look of timepieces worn for decades, displaying visible traces of time that add character, depth and unmistakable historic charm.

Each Erbstück watch is a truly unique, one-of-a-kind timepiece, handcrafted to recreate natural aging in a realistic and authentic way, offering a personality usually found only in original vintage watches.

Laco has developed an exclusive method to achieve this distinctive appearance 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 timepieces.

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, its own personality and an identity as exclusive and distinctive as that of its owner.

Movement
Automatic movement Laco 200
Base movement Sellita SW 200-1

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 A 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 Saarbrücken Erbs. 45 mm is much more than an automatic pilot’s watch: it is a handcrafted timepiece with a strong historic presence, created for those who seek authenticity, tradition and absolute exclusivity in a bold and characterful watch.