Laco Archives - Time+Tide Watches

10.08.25

New releases from Girard-Perregaux, Laco, Panerai and more

Stealthy, utilitarian watches are on the agenda for this week’s releases, including a pair of new Panerai Luminors and a blacked-out Laco.

Laco is celebrating its 100th anniversary by giving away 100 watches

News

19.07.25

Laco is celebrating its 100th anniversary by giving away 100 watches

The German brand is marking its centennial by giving away 100 examples of an exclusive pilot's watch model over 100 days.

New releases from Ressence, Roger Dubuis, Cornell and more

Last Week in Watches

22.06.25

New releases from Ressence, Roger Dubuis, Cornell and more

Unconventional dials were the order of the week last week.

Laco brings a contemporary splash of Blau to the Kiel.2 flieger chronograph

Introducing

17.06.25

Laco brings a contemporary splash of Blau to the Kiel.2 flieger chronograph

A splash of blue there, a dash of movement customisation here...

The 17 best German watch brands showcasing everything from minimal design to maximum finesse

Buying Guides

19.05.25

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The 17 best German watch brands showcasing everything from minimal design to maximum finesse

What if I told you that there is more to German watches than Nomos and A. Lange & Söhne?

Why making watches is an uphill battle outside of Switzerland

Watch Education

02.03.25

Why making watches is an uphill battle outside of Switzerland

Why is Switzerland such a watchmaking powerhouse, and why is it so hard to make watches outside of the country?

New releases from Bremont, Brellum, Breguet and more

Last Week in Watches

16.02.25

New releases from Bremont, Brellum, Breguet and more

Love is in the air, with brands unveiling Valentine's Day limited editions this week.

Taking to the skies – these are 6 of the best flieger watches

Buying Guides

01.01.25

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Taking to the skies – these are 6 of the best flieger watches

This particular niche of pilot's watches has become a sought-after category in itself.

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Baltic, Nivada Grenchen and more

Last Week in Watches

07.07.24

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Baltic, Nivada Grenchen and more

More than simple colour switch-ups, this week brought some complete redesigns from various brands.

New releases from Swatch x Omega, MB&F, Renaud Tixier and more

Last Week in Watches

23.03.24

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New releases from Swatch x Omega, MB&F, Renaud Tixier and more

The Snoopy MoonSwatch was not the only cool release this past week: there were also hot debuts from independents and a resized icon.

Crimes against typography: adventures in watch design with Matt Smith-Johnson

Interview

17.02.24

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Crimes against typography: adventures in watch design with Matt Smith-Johnson

What makes watch designer Matt Smith-Johnson, er, tick?

New releases from Nomos Glashütte, Louis Vuitton, Cartier and more

Last Week in Watches

01.10.23

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New releases from Nomos Glashütte, Louis Vuitton, Cartier and more

Last week's big releases were particularly colourful, from laser tag-inspired Zodiacs to beautifully enameled Louis Vuitton watches.

Introducing

23.12.22

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INTRODUCING: The Laco Edition 97 is a classic Type B pilot’s watch in bronze

Laco is the type of brand that attracts a niche group of watch enthusiasts: those who are into old school pilot watches and that appreciate…

Hands On

22.10.22

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HANDS-ON: The Laco Scorpion 39 collection delivers rugged, 39mm dive watches with a sense of fun

Laco are phenomenally popular with Flieger wearers as they’re one of the affordable brands to have made those original pilot’s watches during WWII. Now, the…

IN DEPTH: The Laco PRO Series lets you customise your ideal flieger pilot’s watch

Watch Reviews

26.07.22

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IN DEPTH: The Laco PRO Series lets you customise your ideal flieger pilot’s watch

When it comes down to wanting a flieger watch, everything is about the details. Do you want a smaller case? There are plenty of options…

Watches by movement: From Tudor to Doxa, 7 watches powered by the ETA 2824

Lists

19.01.21

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Watches by movement: From Tudor to Doxa, 7 watches powered by the ETA 2824

The watch landscape has changed massively over the last 20 years with an increased trend towards in-house calibers. No longer is ETA the only outlet…

LIST: 5 great value watches from under $500 up to $10,000

Lists

03.05.19

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LIST: 5 great value watches from under $500 up to $10,000

Throughout our recent discussions on what it is that defines value, we’ve explored some different ways of approaching that question. Ultimately, it’s down to the…