by Tyler Frederick The classic tool for the modern explorer It’s safe to say that everyone who loves watches knows, or has experienced, IWC. For those who don’t, I’ll provide a quick summary. IWC (International Watch Company) is a brand founded in 1868 by Florentine Ariosto Jones with a straightforward goal: to create high-quality pocket watches for the American Market. After 30 years of producing … Continue reading IWC Pilot Watch Mark XX
Cleared for take-off The Laco Hamburg GMT DIN 8330 is a function-forward pilot watch, designed and tested for active duty. The German DIN 8330 standard was launched in 2016 and specifies the requirements for functionally reliable pilot watches in the various fields of aviation. The certification ensures that a wristwatch can withstand the physical demands of flight and, in the case of equipment failure, replace on-board timekeeping … Continue reading Laco Hamburg DIN GMT 8330
A history of flight After more than 80 years of watchmaking, Laco has serious provenance in the design of pilot watches. The brand’s history of aviation timing is baked into the DNA of its timepieces. It was one of the original five manufacturers to produce the B-Uhren for the Luftwaffe under the strict FL 23883 classification. And while many of its offerings today have evolved, … Continue reading Laco Kiel Sport Chronograph
