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Gents 1950s Lanco Sport Wrist Watch
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Gents 1950s Lanco Sport Wrist Watch

1940 - 1960
Description

Gents 1950s Lanco Sport wrist watch.

The watch has a 17-jewel hand-winding movement, Langendorf calibre 1027, which is working nicely. The movement is signed Lanco, one of the brand names registered by Langendorf.

The watch measures 32.5mm diameter excluding the lugs and the winding crown. The case is gold plated and is stamped LWC for Langendorf Watch Company. The front of the case is in lovely condition, there is some wear to the plate on the back of the watch. 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 lens is in lovely condition.

The signed dial is in lovely condition with original hands, black centre seconds hand and outer minute markers.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes in a later Lanco presentation box.

Declaration

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

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Description
Gents 1950s Lanco Sport wrist watch.

The watch has a 17-jewel hand-winding movement, Langendorf calibre 1027, which is working nicely. The movement is signed Lanco, one of the brand names registered by Langendorf.

The watch measures 32.5mm diameter excluding the lugs and the winding crown. The case is gold plated and is stamped LWC for Langendorf Watch Company.

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The front of the case is in lovely condition, there is some wear to the plate on the back of the watch.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

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 1. A 1950s gents Lanco Sport Swiss mechanical wristwatch featuring a gold-plated case, cream dial with arrow indices, and a textured brown leather strap.
fig 1. Gents 1950s Lanco Sport Wrist Watch

The lens is in lovely condition.

The signed dial is in lovely condition with original hands, black centre seconds hand and outer minute markers.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes in a later Lanco presentation box.

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1204252
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches

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Archive I A 1950s gents Lanco Sport Swiss mechanical wristwatch featuring a gold-plated case, cream dial with arrow indices, and a textured brown leather strap.

Gents 1950s Lanco Sport Wrist Watch

Archive II A 1950s gents Lanco Sport Swiss mechanical wristwatch featuring a gold-plated case, cream dial with arrow indices, and a textured brown leather strap. View II
Archive III A 1950s gents Lanco Sport Swiss mechanical wristwatch featuring a gold-plated case, cream dial with arrow indices, and a textured brown leather strap. View III
Archive IV A 1950s gents Lanco Sport Swiss mechanical wristwatch featuring a gold-plated case, cream dial with arrow indices, and a textured brown leather strap. View IV
Archive V A 1950s gents Lanco Sport Swiss mechanical wristwatch featuring a gold-plated case, cream dial with arrow indices, and a textured brown leather strap. View V
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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A 1950s gents Lanco Sport Swiss mechanical wristwatch featuring a gold-plated case, cream dial with arrow indices, and a textured brown leather strap.
Gents 1950s Lanco Sport wrist watch
Ref: SA1204252
A 1950s gents Lanco Sport Swiss mechanical wristwatch featuring a gold-plated case, cream dial with arrow indices, and a textured brown leather strap.
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Lanco was a brand of the Uhrenfabrik Langendorf SA, a Swiss watchmaker founded in the late 19th century known for producing reliable in-house mechanical movements throughout the mid-20th century.

Mid-century watches commonly featured brass cases plated in gold or chromium, stainless steel case backs, acrylic crystals, and mechanical movements fitted with Incabloc shock-protection systems.

Authentic pieces generally feature marked movements, original dial typography specifying jewel counts and shock resistance, proper Swiss-made hallmarks, and age-appropriate patination across the hands and dial.

A classic vintage wristwatch can be styled on a leather valet tray, a marble watch stand, or alongside brass desk accessories on a dressing table or study desk.

Keep mechanical timepieces away from strong magnetic fields and moisture, wind them regularly without over-tightening the crown, and have the internal movement serviced by a professional horologist every three to five years.
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