German watchmaker known for its historically accurate pilot watches, robust tool designs, and accessible mechanical movements.
ORIGIN
Germany
PRICE TIER
premium
Founded in 1925 in Pforzheim, Germany, by Frieda Lacher and Ludwig Hummel, Laco is a historic watchmaker deeply rooted in aviation heritage. Originally established to produce reliable timepieces independent of Swiss suppliers, the brand is best known as one of the original five manufacturers commissioned to build pilot watches (Fliegeruhren) for the German military during World War II. Today, Laco balances this rich history with modern engineering, offering a range of robust, highly legible tool watches.