{"product_id":"montre-pilote-vintage-laco-tank-plaque-or-wwii-nos","title":"Laco Type Tank Pilot - WWII German Military N.O.S.","description":"\u003cp\u003eMagnificent example from the German manufacturer Laco, dating from the 1930s-1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1925 in Pforzheim by Frieda Lacher and Ludwig Hummel, Laco initially specialized in dial manufacturing before producing its own precision movements from 1933 onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand gained historical renown during World War II by becoming one of the five official suppliers of observation watches (Fliegeruhren) for German aviation. Along with Stowa, IWC, Lange \u0026amp; Söhne in Glashütte, and Wempe in Hamburg.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are looking at a N.O.S. model. This watch has never been worn or distributed. It was part of a watchmaker's stock, with other examples intended for the German forces. A rare specimen, due to its finish, its shades, and its perfectly matched curves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA watch whose age still results in tiny micro-defects due to its transport and storage for nearly 100 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly the strap has been changed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMechanical movement, manual winding: Laco 580\u003cbr\u003eMovement serviced, optimal drifts and amplitudes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCase dimensions: 22mm (with crown) \/ 37mm (lug to lug)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGilded metal case, exceptional state of preservation.\u003cbr\u003eStainless steel case back.\u003cbr\u003eSlightly curved lugs.\u003cbr\u003eOriginal, very slightly domed glass, magnificent rendering.\u003cbr\u003eCase sides intricately worked with borders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGilded dial.\u003cbr\u003eLight beige Arabic numeral indices, darkening to gold depending on the lighting.\u003cbr\u003eRailway-track type internal minute track.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSyringe-leaf type blued hands, slight patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSmall seconds at 6 o'clock.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew black slotted strap, genuine leather.\u003cbr\u003eSteel pin buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA true small miracle of preservation, both aesthetically and mechanically.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExample sold alone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57857240236296,"sku":null,"price":770.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/6404\/6088\/files\/L21801842.jpg?v=1779288781","url":"https:\/\/oneofonewatchclub.com\/en\/products\/montre-pilote-vintage-laco-tank-plaque-or-wwii-nos","provider":"One of One","version":"1.0","type":"link"}