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You Won't Believe This Is a Modern Watch | The Laco Kempten Erbstück WatchGecko Review

WatchGecko Review - THE LACO KEMPTEN ERBSTÜCK We often talk about mechanical watches having a connection to something greater than the physical function it offers. Sometimes it's a connection to a moment in time, or to someone that is no longer here. Nowadays though it seems more often than not brands are pulling on the heartstrings of collectors with new pieces that look to replicate the magic of departed eras. Personally, I thought I’d pretty much seen the full extent of what is possible with this whole phase and trend in watch collecting. That was until Baselworld 2018 and more recently last week when I met the Laco Kempten Erbstück. There is nothing quite like this watch, and I want to talk about it… WRITTEN ARTICLE: https://www.watchgecko.com/the-laco-k... For all your watch needs check out our website! https://www.watchgecko.com/ Model Wrist Sizes 7 inches - 7.25 inches Products featured; THE LACO KEMPTEN ERBSTÜCK https://www.laco.de/en/watches/pilot-... Dedworth Distresso Cowhide Quick Release Watch Strap https://www.watchgecko.com/dedworth-d... ZULUDIVER Croyde 2 Piece Canvas Quick-Release Watch Strap https://www.watchgecko.com/zuludiver-... Lanciano Premium Vegan Eco-Leather Watch Strap https://www.watchgecko.com/lanciano-p... LINKS: Website: https://www.watchgecko.com/ Blog: https://www.watchgecko.com/blog/ Geckota: https://www.geckota.com SOCIAL: Facebook:   / watchgecko   Instagram:   / watchgecko   Twitter:   / watchgecko   Ben:   / benadamsdesign   Tim:   / timvaux   #LacoWatches #LacoKemptenErbstuck #WatchGeckoReview The Erbstuck range is available with both automatic and manual wind movements. There is a case to be made that the convenience and ‘set it and forget it’ mindset that comes with having an automatic movement powering your watch is appealing, however in my mind there is only one movement choice to go for here. Everything about this watch is focused around connections both to the watch and to a time period reserved in history. That is why we have the manual wind movement watch, the Laco 01 movement (based on the ETA 2801.2 Elaboré to you and me). This movement is thinner than the automatic equivalent of the movement hence why it makes an understandable appearance here. With 46 hours of power reserve and a strong winding action through the onion crown, it is really quite hard to not be transported straight into a dogfight over France when strapping this to the wrist. What is the Laco Erbstuck like on the wrist? There is no other way to summerise how this watch feels on the wrist than talking about how it is the closest thing to a wearable time machine. Everyone knows by now that vintage has and is having a moment for a number of years now. Watch companies with genuine history (and ones without) have been looking backwards to create new models from all corners of the industry. From microbrands to Zenith and Tudor, it is the thing to do right now. But most of these companies do one of two things. They either create models that are exactly the same as they were back in the day, like they had just left the factory doors (think Zenith A384 Revival) or they re-release watches with subtle, conscious design choices like yellowed lume to replicate what genuine vintage pieces look like nowadays (the Black Bay 58 would be one of these). This model is actually just 39mm wide, with a lug to lug of 46mm and a thickness of 12mm. But if you don't find those dimensions as spot on as I do, Laco offers Erbstück models in a more historically accurate size of 55mm as well as 45mm and 42mm. Essentially, if you like the look of this watch Laco will more than likely have your preferred case size available. There is lume present in this watch, but don't expect the green glow to be keeping you up at night as it is very subtle and will fade quickly. Normally this sort of comment would be reserved for the ‘things we would change’ section of the review, but actually I see this as another extra step Laco took to give the Kempten Erbstück that added touch of accuracy to original models. In my eyes the B type flieger dial is the epitome of the pilots watch. From the emphasis on minute counters on the dial rather than hours. The huge commanding minute hand offset by the reduced hour hand that sits in the sectioned dial and the large gliding seconds hand. Everything about a B type dial (and this watch in particular) is all about ensuring the history and stories from the 1940s are never forgotten. It is this level of connection and emotion that jumps out when wearing the Laco Kempten Erbstück.