They along with a few other companies made these watches for WW2 Pilots. This one is a remake by Laco. There are two variations (different dials) that retail for about $4k but can be found from time to time for around $1800. I sold mine and while I enjoyed it it really is a big watch... Dare I say too big........
came out with a similar 55mm Pilot watch and I tried one on in South Beach. It was before I bought the Laco and it was more in the $5k range but the lugs were curved which made it sit better on the wrist....
thanks hitman. thats better than i thought. i thought the 55 would look comical on me but guess i was wrong. here are a couple of shots of my Pam 188. the dial is 44 mm but the full case is well over 50.
thanks hitman, i think that seals the deal. also a friend brought over his invicta which was 54 mm and it looked fine. the 55 it is then. i am getting myself a 55 mm U-Boat tomorrow :0)