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Laco Edition 97

862160 Archive · used only

The Laco Edition 97 was a 42 mm bronze pilot watch with a Sellita SW200 automatic movement. It is no longer made, so this page is a reference for buying one used.

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Price
$1,790
Material
Bronze
Grade / type
Bronze (grade not stated)
Weight
92 g (with strap)
Water resistance
100 m
Reference
862160
Type
Pilot
Case diameter
42.0 mm
Thickness
12.8 mm
Lug-to-lug
50 mm
Origin
Germany
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
Sellita SW200 (Laco 200)
Complications
Time only
Construction
Assembled
Surface treatment
Sandblasted
Finish technology
Natural finish
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Brown vintage calf leather strap with bronze-coloured rivets and a bronze buckle
Crystal
Domed sapphire, anti-reflective
Display back
No
Dial
Green matte Baumuster B pilot dial
Dial colours
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova Old Radium
Availability
No longer offered
Status
Discontinued (limited edition of 97, listed in the maker's watch archive)
Not published
Power reserve, Colour, Hardness, Caseback, Matching bracelet
Medium confidence Verified Oct 2026 Source: Laco (maker archive page)
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case of the Laco Edition 97 made of?

The case is bronze (grade not stated). The guide has not yet confirmed it on the maker's own page.

What size is the Laco Edition 97?

The case is 42 mm across, 12.8 mm thick and 50 mm from lug to lug. It is water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the Laco Edition 97 weigh?

About 92 g on its strap.

How much does the Laco Edition 97 cost, and is it available?

It is no longer made, so the only way to buy one is used. Its list price when it was in production was $1,790.

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