LACO Pilot Baumuster B Special Edition (Forum Project Wach) - Discussion

[Janne]

Great looking dial Janne but the crown looks like a candy wrapper crown. :) :)

Yep, from a Marsbar! No, I quickly Photoshopped the crown on the original picture.

[Janne]

Is yours a Laco or an ALS ... I forget ... too many B-Uhren about these days.

It is a Laco WW2, movement Durowe d 5. the dial is unrestored, that is why it looks a little bit manky. I will keep it that way, pity to remove the patina it got overflying UK, and during the 60+ years since!
I do not know what an ALS is.

[ParkinNJ]

This sounds like a great project! I'm definitely in ~ email sent to Bhanu.

[Paulo]

ALS = A. Lange & Söhne

[thodgins]

I see what you mean about the length of the arrow. It should be closer to the inner circle.

[Janne]

Thank you for that info, Paulo! A day when you do not learn something new is a wasted day!

[Crusader]

This sounds like a great project! I'm definitely in ~ email sent to Bhanu.

Welcome to the forum, Parkin!

[Crusader]

ALS = A. Lange & Söhne

Thanks Paulo ... my firewall kicked in when I was about to reply, and I had to reboot the computer.

Good to see the question answered already.

[Janne]

Strap sizes - I will request Laco to give a strap option during the ordering process (deposit) and you can then choose your strap. I am not sure if it cost you more for the non-standard strap but I think if it very important to have that strap, you will be willing to pay a bit extra

Lume shot - I will request a lume shot of the current watch and will post here soon

Cheers,
Bhanu

Laco have 3 different lengths, 16.5 cm, 18 cm and 20,5 cm
Question to Laco: 1: What is the "standard delivered" strap length?
2: On the 42mm "chassis" what is the length lug to lug?
To All: It might be wise to order an extra/ 1 step longer strap with the watch if you are not sure which strap you need. The cost is 49 Euro only.

[hwilsdorf]

I have an update from Laco with 2nd draft of mock up pictures

- Laco is still searching for the right onion crown, so please wait patiently for 3rd draft to reflect the new crown
- Dial with lume dots on the hour circle is included and is not a problem
- Caseback engraving is redone per your suggestions

I am highly impressed by such a quick turnaround by Laco and excellent communications on this project




Cheers,
Bhanu

This is near perfect Bhanu! With a modified onion crown, it would be sweet! All we need now is a date function! Just kidding! Well done Bhanu!

Do you think we could request Laco to include two vintage looking straps with our LE's?

Everybody who contributed here deserves a pat on the back. Including Mr Pfeiffer of Laco! Well done! Cheers!