Key Features
This elegant and very well-preserved 1960’s LANCO watch is in great overall condition. The shining white patina of the sunburst dial plays beautifully in the light, with the added glint of the gold-tone indices and hands. There is also an interesting logo on the caseback, from either Lanco or its parent company, Langendorf Watch Company SA.
This timepiece is a comfortable, snug size, perfect for either daily wear or as a stylish accessory for any occasion.
About Lanco
Lanco was one of the most famous brands to come out of the Swiss watchmaker, Langendorf Watch Company SA. The name ‘Lanco’ is an abbreviation of ‘Langendorf Watch Company’, and was launched as an alternative brand name in the 1950’s. It was briefly discontinued during the late 1960’s, but was revived again in 1971 until around 1980.
The brand became quickly successful following its launch, and soon was widely known for its high-quality workmanship and attention to detail. Indeed, Lanco watches are still considered to be of very high-quality, and can often be found today on the markets, being traded as vintage watches.
During the 1970’s, after the revival of Lanco, the brand decided to expand their line considerably. This heightened their popularity, especially as they started to produce digital watches. A number of Lanco watch models were much larger in size than was the norm for the time, which has made them quite desirable in today’s markets, and quite sought after.
Due to financial issues of the parent company, the Lanco brand name was sold in 1981, and new Lanco watches have been sold in South Africa by S. Bacher & Company since 1998, under a license from The Swatch Group.
Servicing and Guarantee
This timepiece has been serviced with full disassembly in our Bristol workshop. There is a 12-month guarantee, subject to the usage and care guidelines. The set includes a new, high-quality genuine brown leather strap.
Overview
Case and Strap
- Original, circular case with thin lugs.
- God-plated.
- Acrylic crystal.
- Stainless steel screw caseback.
- Dust-proof.
Dimensions:
- Width w/o crown 34 mm.
- Width w/ crown 36.7 mm.
- Height 40 mm.
- Thickness 9.5 mm.
- Strap width 18 mm.
Dial and Hands
- Original, white sunburst dial.
- Applied, gold-tone stylised ‘block’ numerals.
- Lume dots.
- Quirky, stylised gold-tone Arabic numerals 6, 9, 12.
- “LANCO” signature below 12.
- ‘Pencil’ style gold-tone hour and minute hands with lume.
- Thin, gold-tone central seconds hand.
Movement
- Swiss-made movement.
- Langendorf 1114N caliber.
- 21 jewels.
- Manual wind.
- Squared date window over numeral 3 position.
- Satin-brushed plates, bridges, and wheels.
- Polished screws.
Testing Results
- Testing duration: 2 weeks cyclic test.
- Average timekeeping range: 10-30 sec/day.
Servicing and Guarantee
- Fully serviced with disassembly in our Bristol shop.
- Mechanics in full working order.
- Comes with new, brown genuine leather snakeskin style strap.
- 12-month guarantee.
- Guarantee Terms and Conditions.
Links and Resources:
Langendorf 1114N Movement Specs.
About Langendorf Watch Company SA.
