2011 Laco Special Edition Project - PROJECT THEME

[Uwe W.]

[Uwe W.]

As you can see, I whipped together a few theme packs to maybe help move this discussion along as see what everyone is gravitating toward.

I also came up with this idea: A Marine B-Uhr.

I found that Laco cases were also used by the Kriegsmarine for B-Uhr use (see photo of actual Laco case). Then I thought, typically Marine clocks, watches and timers have white faces (lumed in later years), so why not take the Laco B-Uhr dial and reverse it completely to create a Marine version? What was white is now black, and the dial itself is now white. Imagine black lume on a white dial - that would be really interesting. To help try and illustrate my point I quickly mocked-up a Marine B-Uhr. Never mind the quality of the image - it took me all of thirty seconds to do - the point is does this idea interest anyone at all?

[TIMEangel]

I like that. Worth at least 20 cents!!
Original: W-SS
Updated: WUS-Laco
I wonder if Laco can do all of it in the Laco script?

another update for consideration: Wus-LACO

[city-dweller]

As you can see, I whipped together a few theme packs to maybe help move this discussion along as see what everyone is gravitating toward.

I also came up with this idea: A Marine B-Uhr.

I found that Laco cases were also used by the Kriegsmarine for B-Uhr use (see photo of actual Laco case). Then I thought, typically Marine clocks, watches and timers have white faces (lumed in later years), so why not take the Laco B-Uhr dial and reverse it completely to create a Marine version? What was white is now black, and the dial itself is now white. Imagine black lume on a white dial - that would be really interesting. To help try and illustrate my point I quickly mocked-up a Marine B-Uhr. Never mind the quality of the image - it took me all of thirty seconds to do - the point is does this idea interest anyone at all?

Actually, a very nice twist!
I like the idea.
What if only the dial is reverted, while the hands stay as they are?

[Manolete]

This is the one for me. I'd really like to see this watch look different from the watches we all look at every day. We've seen B-Uhrs in every shape and form. Including, white-faced ones. Something based on a Marine Timer would be new. Just my two Pfennigs. Also, many thanks to Uwe for all of his work on this and many thanks to all of you for your great ideas and interest. This is fun and I am sure the resulting watch will be great no matter what we decide.

[NWP627]

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Love the look of the dial on the Longines with the onion crown.
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[Manera]

I would certainly be interested in a Military-themed piece over Civilian; that being said, I'm open to some 'fresh' interpretations of historic designs. The Sextant/Artillary dials and some of the Marine timers are stunning - I appreciate the intricacy of the dial layouts. There was mention of a Regulator modification at one point... though adjusting the movement towards this function is probably cost prohibitive, the intention of the Regulator could be reflected through a 'Timer' layout.

I stumbled on this diagram (P. v. H. Weems for Longines, 1929) for a Navigator Watch which has some similar elements....

[lukeaar]

I really like the idea of following the theme of the W-SS watch posted by Janne. I also like the name WUS-Laco.

[city-dweller]

To be more historically relevant, I would personally prefer either a sterile dial, or just "Laco", without any additional prefixes

[brainless]

Hi,

Just for general discussion, I am posting some photos.

40mm case (Photo from Deutsche Post Online Shop)
Attachment 421268

I wonder if Laco' Lacher line cases are also available for this project.


35mm case (Photos form Unknown Internet Seller)

Attachment 421269Attachment 421270

In my opinion, this size of movements(25.6mm) are best looking in the 35mm case(or smaller).


Best regards,

Piccolo8

Hi Piccolo8,

here is a watch with a 40 mm case and a Durowe 7420 (same size as 7425/7525):



The case shouldn't be bigger or a solid case back should be used,


Volker