I purchased this watch looking for a vintage design with some modern robustness and serviceability and it has proved to have both. I understand that the watch was based on the Kriegsmarine pocket watch. Both the aviator watches and the maritime watches from Laco look back on a rich history. “The requirements to start constructing them came from the German Marine Observatory in Hamburg, and only a few factories were able to fulfil them in the 1940s. Laco was one of those companies. Today's watches are still oriented toward the look of yesteryear in their appearance.” I purchased this watch in 2014 and have worn it carefully, intermittently since then. To me it combines that vintage feel with modern technology, one of it’s virtues being that it’s easy to read at a glance. It’s currently on a new pigskin watchband but the unworn original band is included with the box. Movement: Laco 24, basic movement ETA 2824-2 Case: Matt and polished SS, diameter 36mm, 18mm lug width Crystal: AR sapphire, and sapphire crystal back Dial: Cream with blue hands Strap: Original unworn Laco strap Box: Original case and box Waterproof: 5ATM Currently USD$900 ex VAT from Laco My asking price is $USD400. I have numerous excellent references on this Forum. Shipping from Australia.and insurance to be discussed with buyer https://www.laco.de/en/watches/navy-watches/navy-watch-navy-36
Not sure why this watch has received little interest - whether there is simply no interest in the model, or whether the pricing isn't right. So now reduced By $100 to $500. Thanks OF.