Laco Aachen Blaue Stunde 39

Since 1925, Laco has been crafting precision timepieces that honor the legacy of WWII-era Flieger watches. We carry Laco because their commitment to heritage and quality makes them a perfect fit for those who appreciate historically inspired, well-built timepieces.

The Aachen Blaue Stunde 39 brings together two of the most compelling things in the Laco lineup: the layered complexity of the Type B dial and the sunburst blue that defines the Blaue Stunde series. Where the Augsburg Blaue Stunde lets the color do the work on a clean canvas, the Aachen gives it a chapter ring and minute track to work against, creating a dial that rewards every glance. "Blaue Stunde" which is the blue hour, that deep twilight moment before the sky goes dark, feels particularly right on a Type B dial that already has this much depth to it. All watches come with a 2 year warranty through Laco.

Specifications

Case Diameter: 39mm
Lug-to-Lug: 46.5mm
Thickness: 11.55mm
Lug Width: 18mm

Case Material: Brushed stainless
Crystal: Flat sapphire
Movement: Laco 2S automatic
Power Reserve: Approx 42 hours
Water Resistance: 50 meters

Strap/Bracelet: NATO Grey

Our Take

If the Augsburg Blaue Stunde is the blue dial for someone who wants simplicity with character, the Aachen Blaue Stunde is for someone who wants character all the way down. The Type B layout adds the inner chapter ring and outer minute track that give this dial its visual density, and the sunburst blue plays differently against that structure than it does on the cleaner Augsburg. There's more to catch the light, more layers to read, more going on at every angle. At 39mm it stays wearable and proportionally right, and the grey NATO grounds it without competing with the dial. This is the most visually complex watch in the Laco lineup at this price point, and it earns every bit of that complexity.

Who This Watch Is For

• Buyers who've looked at both the Augsburg and Aachen Blaue Stunde and found themselves drawn to the more layered option. The Type B dial and the sunburst blue together make a strong case
• Watch enthusiasts who appreciate that more complexity on a dial isn't clutter if the design is done right, and this one is
• Anyone who wants the Aachen's Type B format but finds the standard black dial too understated. The blue gives it a completely different energy
• People comparing this to the Augsburg Blaue Stunde 39: same price, same case, same color concept. The only question is whether you want the Type A simplicity or the Type B depth. If you're drawn to dials you can spend time with, go Aachen.
  

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