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Laco Augsburg & Aachen Polar 39 shine in white

February 2025


Laco Augsburg & Aachen Polar 39 shine in white

The German brand has released a more compact 39mm variant to continue the Polar expedition, featuring the same striking crisp white dial and captivating blue shimmering details. Available in two designs, the minimalist Augsburg and the bold Aachen, each model is limited to 250 pieces.

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lean lines, a unique blue shimmer, and uncompromising functionality - with the new Polar 39 edition, Laco expands its popular series of limited basic models with a more compact size. Following the great success of the 42 mm version, the collection now enters its next phase: a 39 mm variant that preserves the signature design elements while setting new standards.

The stainless steel case with a satin finish offers the perfect balance between presence and wearing comfort at 39 mm in diameter. Both the front and back feature sapphire crystal. While the exhibition case back provides an unobstructed view of the automatic movement, the front crystal can be optionally equipped with double anti-reflective coating. This not only readability but also adds a subtle blue shimmer, further emphasising the edition’s carefully curated colour concept.

Laco Augsburg & Aachen Polar 39 shine in white

At the heart of the watch lies the crisp white dial, available in two distinctive designs: the Augsburg Polar 39, following type A with a clean, minimalistic layout, and the Aachen Polar 39, based on type B, featuring a bold separation of hours and minutes for optimal readability.

Laco Augsburg & Aachen Polar 39 shine in white

The metallic blue shimmering indices create captivating accents, lending the dial exceptional depth. By day, Super-LumiNova C3 Blue Line gives the numerals a subtle greenish hue, while at night, they illuminate in a striking turquoise blue - inspired by the mystical glow of a polar night.

Laco Augsburg & Aachen Polar 39 shine in white

Complementing this colour scheme, the thermally blued frame hands are also filled with Super-LumiNova C3 Blue Line. The traditional thermal bluing process is not only an aesthetic highlight but also a hallmark of fine watchmaking craftsmanship. Unlike painted hands, their deep blue hue is achieved by carefully heating the steel to a precise temperature, seamlessly blending into the shimmering blue elements of the Polar 39.

Laco Augsburg & Aachen Polar 39 shine in white

The new models are powered by the automatic Laco 2S movement, based on the reliable Miyota 82S0, featuring a hacking function. For those who prefer an extended power reserve, an upgrade to the Laco 31 calibre is available. This enhanced movement offers over 60 hours of power reserve and features thermally blued screws, which harmonise perfectly with the watch’s colour concept. Completing the design is a brown leather strap with light stitching and classic rivets, reinforcing the aviation-inspired character of the models while ensuring excellent comfort on the wrist.

Laco Augsburg & Aachen Polar 39 shine in white

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