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title: "Type B Dial Miyota Automatic Pilot Watch 861690"
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# 50m water resistance Miyota automatic self-wind movement 42mm pilot-inspired case Type B Dial Miyota Automatic Pilot Watch 861690

**Brand:** laco
**Price:** € 956.57
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🕰️ Fly high with timeless precision and undeniable style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Type B Dial Miyota Automatic Pilot Watch 861690 by laco
- **How much does it cost?** € 956.57 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- laco enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted laco brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Robust Yet Refined Build:** Durable stainless steel case paired with a classic brown leather strap balances ruggedness with everyday elegance.
- • **Iconic WWII Pilot Heritage:** Own a piece of aviation history with the authentic Type B dial design, originally crafted for Luftwaffe pilots.
- • **Striking Legibility & Lume:** Superluminova-coated black dial ensures clear readability day or night, perfect for the modern professional on the go.
- • **Effortless Automatic Movement:** Hybrid self-wind and hand-wind Miyota 821A movement keeps you powered without the hassle of batteries.
- • **Everyday Ready & Water Resistant:** 50 meters water resistance means this watch can handle your active lifestyle without missing a beat.

## Overview

The Laco Type B Dial Miyota Automatic Pilot Watch 861690 is a 42mm stainless steel timepiece inspired by original WWII German pilot watches. Featuring a reliable Miyota automatic self-wind movement, Superluminova black dial for enhanced visibility, and 50m water resistance, it blends historic design with modern durability. Perfect for professionals seeking a unique, heritage-rich accessory that stands out in any setting.

## Description

Laco mens watch. Silver stainless-steel case and brown Leather strap. Black dial. Automatic movement. Buckle closure. Water resistance of 50 meters.

Review: Cool WW2 Era Military Watch! - I bought this as a birthday gift to myself and was not disappointed! I've been increasingly interested in watches. I have mostly quartz watches but wanted an automatic. I can't tell you how many watch brands and types I've researched before deciding on this one! I was looking for a type of watch that would be unique. This type of watch, the B-Uhr Type B ( which is also referenced as the Flieger or Pilot watch), caught my attention. Originally, it was built during WW2 for Germany's Luftwaffe (air force). These watches were actually quite large; 55mm, and they were worn over the pilot's jacket sleeve. This "replica" is a much more reasonable size for civilians. Smaller watches are more elegant in my opinion. It also has a more modern design with its curved lugs instead of the original flat lugs and it's stainless steel finish, the original having a sand blasted finish. I ran into a few models and brands of this watch before choosing Laco. One thing I liked about this is that it is one of the original companies that made these watches for Luftwaffe. Also, the price was more reasonable. The watches with the "original features" were not enough to convince me that $800 is justified for a watch. Pros: -Affordable. If you want an exact replica, then this is not for you. -Unique -Fairly accurate -It's a hybrid between a mechanical watch(hand wind) and automatic(self wind), which is pretty cool. This means you can either wind it yourself or let your wrist power the watch. The watch reserve lasts for about a day depending on how long you wear it. This kind of watch is really for the person who wants a classic movement. Of course you have a phone, but this kind of watch is really nice to own. -Lume is not bad but nothing special. -Miyota movement. This is a Japanese movements as opposed to the ETA Swiss movement. From what I read, if you have an ETA watch, you'll end up paying more for maintenance when your watch needs it. -You can see the movement from the back Cons: -In it's normal state, the crown can be turned to hand wind the watch. The first level doesn't do anything but make clicks and the second level is where you adjust the time. I think this is a generic case they use so that when they want to make the quartz version of the watch, you can change the date with the first level. Not a big deal but unnecessary. -I understand this is a low end line of Laco to compete with other companies but I really think this watch could have done without making the marks and numbers on the dial green. It's a bit distracting and doesn't look good with some watch straps. I would have preferred the more traditional black and white. But then again this is a military watch. The dials looks good with aviator sunglasses with the classic grey-green lens. -The watch strap is apparently leather but it looks and feels cheap. I wish the company would at least make the strap decent. I don't have big wrists but the strap is really bulky and doesn't exactly feel like leather. I just replaced mine with a Zulu strap. I think it looks better. -The movement does make noises. Overall, I'm happy with this watch. I'm fascinated with WW2 and don't get me wrong, Germany has a dark history, but their technological innovations became the foundation of our modern society (the radio, audio recording, car engines, plane engines, medicine, etc). This watch is no different. If you like historical artifacts, then this is for you. The Type A version with the normal hour markers is nice, but I think the Type B has a whole different thing going on. I don't wear this watch for formal occasions. Like I said, the green numbers just doesn't look good with everything, for example when you're wearing a suit, unless your suit is green. Otherwise, very cool tool/military watch.
Review: Very nice pilot watch for the price - Pilots and enthusiasts rejoice, the newest version of the Miyota 821A is a hacking movement, i.e. the second hand stops when setting the time. As a military pilot I was pleased to find the Aachen 42 I just purchased has this feature, since we are required to set our second hands daily. Laco doesn’t speak to this change on their website and I can’t say which watch models are definitely carrying the newest version of the 821A but they are out there now. Overall I’m really pleased with this watch, the finish and detailing are elegant and I was surprised how light and comfortable it is to wear. Be warned the movement is not deadly accurate, Miyota claims it to be within -15 / +40 sec per day and this is consistent with what I’m seeing... the result is that I find myself resetting the watch against my iPhone on a regular basis to ensure accuracy before flights. This is not unexpected for an automatic at this price point, but if you need multi-day accuracy, there may be better options. I have a few eco-drives that serve that role but there is something about an automatic that is just more satisfying to wear. Overall, no regrets!

## Features

- Made in Germany
- Stainless-steel case, black dial, Superluminova
- Automatic-self-wind movement from Miyota
- Case diameter: 42mm
- Original WWII German Pilot watch design

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B004FEEVQQ |
| Batteries  | 1 Product Specific batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,226,697 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ( See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ) #5,624 in Men's Wrist Watches |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (139) |
| Date First Available  | July 23, 2011 |
| Department  | Mens |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | Aachen 42 |
| Manufacturer  | Laco |
| Package Dimensions  | 11.65 x 4.25 x 2.05 inches; 14.11 ounces |

## Images

![Type B Dial Miyota Automatic Pilot Watch 861690 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qwog4yMLL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: does it work on battery or it's mechanical???**
A: HiThis watch is powered by a Japanese Miyota mechanical automatic movement, the watch is protected by a 2 years manufacturer warranty plus one additional year offered by our company.Should you have more questions please don't hesitate to contact us.All the best,Victor CañeteJustwatchme-net team 416 419-6039

**Q: Es original, hay uno de 39 mm?.**
A: This is 100% authentic and original but it is 42mm size.

**Q: Is it ok wearing this watch in shower?**
A: I wouldn't. At 5atm/ 50m of water resistance this is good enough to wear while washing your hands but not shower. Remember, this is a flight watch, not a diver ;)

**Q: Does this product have a warranty from Laco?**
A: Yes, it comes with 2 years warranty from LACO plus one additional year from JustWatchMe that we offer to our customers.Regards,JustWatchMe-NET team

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cool WW2 Era Military Watch!
*by T***A on July 28, 2016*

I bought this as a birthday gift to myself and was not disappointed! I've been increasingly interested in watches. I have mostly quartz watches but wanted an automatic. I can't tell you how many watch brands and types I've researched before deciding on this one! I was looking for a type of watch that would be unique. This type of watch, the B-Uhr Type B ( which is also referenced as the Flieger or Pilot watch), caught my attention. Originally, it was built during WW2 for Germany's Luftwaffe (air force). These watches were actually quite large; 55mm, and they were worn over the pilot's jacket sleeve. This "replica" is a much more reasonable size for civilians. Smaller watches are more elegant in my opinion. It also has a more modern design with its curved lugs instead of the original flat lugs and it's stainless steel finish, the original having a sand blasted finish. I ran into a few models and brands of this watch before choosing Laco. One thing I liked about this is that it is one of the original companies that made these watches for Luftwaffe. Also, the price was more reasonable. The watches with the "original features" were not enough to convince me that $800 is justified for a watch. Pros: -Affordable. If you want an exact replica, then this is not for you. -Unique -Fairly accurate -It's a hybrid between a mechanical watch(hand wind) and automatic(self wind), which is pretty cool. This means you can either wind it yourself or let your wrist power the watch. The watch reserve lasts for about a day depending on how long you wear it. This kind of watch is really for the person who wants a classic movement. Of course you have a phone, but this kind of watch is really nice to own. -Lume is not bad but nothing special. -Miyota movement. This is a Japanese movements as opposed to the ETA Swiss movement. From what I read, if you have an ETA watch, you'll end up paying more for maintenance when your watch needs it. -You can see the movement from the back Cons: -In it's normal state, the crown can be turned to hand wind the watch. The first level doesn't do anything but make clicks and the second level is where you adjust the time. I think this is a generic case they use so that when they want to make the quartz version of the watch, you can change the date with the first level. Not a big deal but unnecessary. -I understand this is a low end line of Laco to compete with other companies but I really think this watch could have done without making the marks and numbers on the dial green. It's a bit distracting and doesn't look good with some watch straps. I would have preferred the more traditional black and white. But then again this is a military watch. The dials looks good with aviator sunglasses with the classic grey-green lens. -The watch strap is apparently leather but it looks and feels cheap. I wish the company would at least make the strap decent. I don't have big wrists but the strap is really bulky and doesn't exactly feel like leather. I just replaced mine with a Zulu strap. I think it looks better. -The movement does make noises. Overall, I'm happy with this watch. I'm fascinated with WW2 and don't get me wrong, Germany has a dark history, but their technological innovations became the foundation of our modern society (the radio, audio recording, car engines, plane engines, medicine, etc). This watch is no different. If you like historical artifacts, then this is for you. The Type A version with the normal hour markers is nice, but I think the Type B has a whole different thing going on. I don't wear this watch for formal occasions. Like I said, the green numbers just doesn't look good with everything, for example when you're wearing a suit, unless your suit is green. Otherwise, very cool tool/military watch.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very nice pilot watch for the price
*by C***R on February 17, 2020*

Pilots and enthusiasts rejoice, the newest version of the Miyota 821A is a hacking movement, i.e. the second hand stops when setting the time. As a military pilot I was pleased to find the Aachen 42 I just purchased has this feature, since we are required to set our second hands daily. Laco doesn’t speak to this change on their website and I can’t say which watch models are definitely carrying the newest version of the 821A but they are out there now. Overall I’m really pleased with this watch, the finish and detailing are elegant and I was surprised how light and comfortable it is to wear. Be warned the movement is not deadly accurate, Miyota claims it to be within -15 / +40 sec per day and this is consistent with what I’m seeing... the result is that I find myself resetting the watch against my iPhone on a regular basis to ensure accuracy before flights. This is not unexpected for an automatic at this price point, but if you need multi-day accuracy, there may be better options. I have a few eco-drives that serve that role but there is something about an automatic that is just more satisfying to wear. Overall, no regrets!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WWII Heritage On Your Wrist
*by F***N on June 20, 2017*

For those of you Fleiger/B-Uhr WWII Pilot Watch nuts on the fence about whether to spend the extra $$ to get this watch or one of the cheaper (but still very decent) Asian-made fleiger-type watches (Aeromatic 1912, Geckota K1, Seiko 5, etc.), remember this: Laco made one of the original 40s fleiger watches, and this continues that legacy of precision time keeping. Seriously, you won't regret getting this one at all. Having this on your wrist instantly brings with it a story, a timeless history, and German-made value you can't find in those cheaper alternatives. My wife gave this to me on Father's Day 2017, and I wear mine with pride - by no means is it because I adhere to Nazi ideals, but because I admire the watch's heritage of German precision, craftsmanship and quality. *Note: You may notice I have on a different strap than what it's pictured with. That's because the standard strap fits a little large on my wrist. The highest hole wasn't high enough, and I didn't want to punch a hole on this beautiful leather Laco-standard strap, so I just bought an old-world, slightly rugged styled "Ranger" strap from Hirsch and it made the watch fit better. Just thought I'd mention that the strap MAY BE TOO BIG for some wrists.

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