Laco Palermo 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 Laco Palermo 39 takes the bold orange and black color scheme of the Neapel and puts it on a Type B dial, adding an inner chapter ring and outer minute track to an already striking package. Named after the Sicilian city, it carries the same warm Mediterranean energy as its sibling while offering more visual complexity for those who want it. Same 39mm brushed stainless case, same Laco 2S automatic, same riveted leather strap. Just more going on at every glance. 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: Black leather pilot with rivets

Our Take

The Palermo makes a strong argument that the Type B layout and the orange and black palette belong together. The chapter ring and minute track give the orange accents more structure to work against, and the result is a dial that feels purposeful and layered rather than simply colorful. Where the Neapel's Type A layout lets the color breathe on a clean canvas, the Palermo puts it to work. There's more to read, more to notice, and more reason to keep looking. It's the more technically interesting of the two Sicilian-named models, and for buyers who already know they prefer Type B dials, it's an easy choice.

Who This Watch Is For

• Buyers who've already worked through the Type A vs Type B question and landed on Type B, the Palermo gives you that preference in the most distinctive color in the Laco lineup
• Anyone who found the Neapel compelling but wanted a dial with a bit more going on, same watch, but meaningfully more complex
• Collectors who want both the Neapel and Palermo as a pair: same color story, different dial formats, and a genuinely interesting comparison piece
• People comparing this to the Neapel 39: same price, same case, same color. If you want clean and immediate go Neapel, if you want layered and detailed go Palermo

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