The Laco Aachen Grau 42 combines the unmistakable instrument-style appearance of a Type B pilot dial with a refined monochromatic grey color scheme. Its large outer minute scale and smaller inner hour ring provide the highly legible layout historically associated with observation watches.
A matt grey dial, satin-finished stainless steel case, and grey riveted leather strap give the watch a restrained contemporary appearance. Thermally blued hands create a subtle metallic-blue accent, while Super-LumiNova BGW9 provides strong low-light visibility.
The Type B layout places large minute numerals in five-minute increments around the outer edge of the dial. The hours from 1 through 12 appear in a smaller inner ring, producing the distinctive navigator-watch display associated with historic German observation watches.
The Aachen Grau 42 is powered by the automatic Laco 2S movement, based on the Miyota 82S0 caliber. It offers approximately 42 hours of power reserve and includes a hacking-seconds function for more precise time setting. The movement can be viewed through the exhibition caseback.
| Brand | Laco |
| Collection | Pilot Watches Basic |
| Model | Aachen Grau 42 |
| Reference | 862159 |
| GTIN / UPC | 4260770457589 |
| Movement | Laco 2S automatic, Miyota 82S0 base |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, central seconds, hacking seconds |
| Power Reserve | Approximately 42 hours |
| Case | Satin-finished stainless steel |
| Case Diameter | 42.0 mm |
| Case Height | 11.7 mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 50.0 mm |
| Lug Width | 20.0 mm |
| Crystal | Sapphire crystal |
| Caseback | Exhibition caseback displaying the automatic movement |
| Dial | Matt grey Type B pilot dial with Super-LumiNova BGW9 |
| Hands | Thermally blued and filled with Super-LumiNova BGW9 |
| Strap | Grey vintage leather strap with rivets |
| Wrist Circumference | Approximately 17.5 to 22 cm |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM / 50 meters |
| Weight | Approximately 91 g including strap |
| Origin | Made in Germany |
The strap is made from natural vintage leather. Slight variations in color and surface texture are expected and make each strap individual.
Official grey Laco zippered presentation box, manufacturer documentation, and official Laco warranty.
Family owned since 1994 and an Authorized Laco Dealer. This watch includes the official 24-month Laco manufacturer warranty and fully insured shipping within the United States.