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Gents or Ladies 1950s Lanco Wrist Watch, Original Box
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Gents or Ladies 1950s Lanco Wrist Watch, Original Box

1940 - 1960
Sold 24 September 2026 · The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
This “Gents or Ladies 1950s Lanco Wrist Watch, Original Box” found a buyer.

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Gents or ladies 1950s Lanco wrist watch, original box.

The watch has a 15 jewel hand-winding movement, calibre 1022, which is working nicely. The movement is signed with the name Lanco, a brand name first registered by the Langendorf Watch Company in 1913.

The watch measures 31mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs so it could be worn by a man or a lady. The case is gold plated with a stainless steel case back and it is all in beautiful condition, as is the lens (some natural light reflection showing in the photos) . The back of the watch states that the watch is water resistant but, as with any vintage watch, it should be kept away from water and moisture.

The signed dial is in its original finish with original hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and minute markers.

The watch has its original strap although we could replace this with a brown or black strap if preferred.

The watch comes in its original presentation box, original Lanco label also included.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this 1950s Lanco Wrist Watch to the 1950s.

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SA1198324
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Description
Gents or ladies 1950s Lanco wrist watch, original box.

The watch has a 15 jewel hand-winding movement, calibre 1022, which is working nicely.

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The movement is signed with the name Lanco, a brand name first registered by the Langendorf Watch Company in 1913.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
fig 1. A 1950s gold-plated Lanco mechanical wrist watch with a cream dial and light leather strap resting inside its original green patterned presentation case.
fig 1. Gents or Ladies 1950s Lanco Wrist Watch, Original Box

The watch measures 31mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs so it could be worn by a man or a lady. The case is gold plated with a stainless steel case back and it is all in beautiful condition, as is the lens (some natural light reflection showing in the photos) . The back of the watch states that the watch is water resistant but, as with any vintage watch, it should be kept away from water and moisture.

fig 2. A 1950s gold-plated Lanco mechanical wrist watch with a cream dial and light leather strap resting inside its original green patterned presentation case.
fig 2. Gents or Ladies 1950s Lanco Wrist Watch, Original Box

The signed dial is in its original finish with original hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and minute markers.

The watch has its original strap although we could replace this with a brown or black strap if preferred.

The watch comes in its original presentation box, original Lanco label also included.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this 1950s Lanco Wrist Watch to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198324
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011

Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches

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A 1950s gold-plated Lanco mechanical wrist watch with a cream dial and light leather strap resting inside its original green patterned presentation case. SOLD24 SEP 26
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Archive I A 1950s gold-plated Lanco mechanical wrist watch with a cream dial and light leather strap resting inside its original green patterned presentation case. SOLD24 SEP 26

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Archive II A 1950s gold-plated Lanco mechanical wrist watch with a cream dial and light leather strap resting inside its original green patterned presentation case. View II
Archive III A 1950s gold-plated Lanco mechanical wrist watch with a cream dial and light leather strap resting inside its original green patterned presentation case. View III
Archive IV A 1950s gold-plated Lanco mechanical wrist watch with a cream dial and light leather strap resting inside its original green patterned presentation case. View IV
Archive V A 1950s gold-plated Lanco mechanical wrist watch with a cream dial and light leather strap resting inside its original green patterned presentation case. View V
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A 1950s gold-plated Lanco mechanical wrist watch with a cream dial and light leather strap resting inside its original green patterned presentation case.
Gents or ladies 1950s Lanco wrist watch, original box
Ref: SA1198324
A 1950s gold-plated Lanco mechanical wrist watch with a cream dial and light leather strap resting inside its original green patterned presentation case.
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  • ObjectWristwatches
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century
  • MaterialGold Plate, Leather, Metal, Fabric
  • ColourGold and Cream
  • MotifsArabic numerals, Arrow hour markers, Crosshair dial layout, Stitched leather strap

This mid-century gents or ladies Lanco mechanical wrist watch from 1950 has a gold-plated case with a stainless steel back, a cream dial, and a light cream stitched leather strap with a gold-coloured buckle. The dial features Arabic numerals, arrow hour markers, a crosshair layout, a subsidiary seconds sub-dial, and original hands, while the watch rests inside its original green patterned presentation case lined with pale cream fabric and satin, complete with the original Lanco label printed inside the hinged lid. The watch measures 31 mm in diameter excluding the winding crown and lugs, and the presentation box is approximately 25 cm long. Ideal for daily wear or as a collector piece, this vintage timepiece suits placement on a dressing table tray or within a watch display case in a bedroom or study. The mechanical movement is a 15-jewel hand-winding calibre 1022, signed with the Lanco brand name registered by the Langendorf Watch Company. The piece displays a clean finish with minimal signs of age, matching the period style of mid-century accessories.

Lanco was a brand manufactured by the Langendorf Watch Company in Switzerland, active throughout the twentieth century. During the 1950s, the company produced precision mechanical timepieces featuring distinct dial layouts and robust in-house movements.

Mid-century Swiss watches generally feature gold-plated or stainless steel cases, acrylic crystals, metallic alloy movement components, and stitched leather or fabric straps.

Authentic examples display correct brand typography on the dial, Swiss Made or Swiss markings near the six oclock position, stamped movement plates, and period-correct case back engravings.

A classic analogue wristwatch functions as a understated accessory for formal attire or tailored smart-casual wear, adding a historic element to contemporary styling.

Mechanical watches require regular manual winding without over-tightening the mainspring. Keep the piece away from water, extreme temperature fluctuations, and high magnetic fields to ensure longevity.
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