About Lator
The Lator brand was first registered in 1951 by Gilbert Schaldenbrand Fils of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Two years later, Gilbert Schaldenbrand, also associated with Eros Watch Co., merged his company with that of his son, Marius Schaldenbrand, to form Fabrique d’Horlogerie Florimont S.A. (Florimont Watch Limited) as Gilbert retired.
By 1966, Florimont sold the Lator and Latora brands to the watch wholesaler E. Gunzinger & Cie, also based in Neuchâtel. However, like many traditional Swiss watch companies, Gunzinger struggled during the Quartz Crisis of the 1970s and was eventually liquidated in 1983.
Though the brand ceased operations, Lator watches—especially their professional-grade dive models—remain highly collectible, reflecting the golden age of Swiss mechanical watchmaking.
Servicing and Guarantee
This timepiece has been serviced with full disassembly. Make sure to follow the usage and care guidelines.
Overview
Case and Strap
- Extra Strong stainless steel case
- Moderately large case for vintage standards
- 19mm black new stock genuine leather strap
- Matching stainless steel crown
- Matching stainless steel caseback
- Black rotating bezel with dot @12
Dimensions:
- Width w/o crown: 38.1mm
- Width w/ crown: 41mm
- Height: 45.8mm
- Thickness: 9.5mm
- Strap width: 19mm
Dial and Hands
- Original matte black dial
- Lume applied indices
- Stylish large arrow hour hand with matching style seconds and minute hands
- Bevelled date window @3
Movement
- AS 1712 automatic
Testing results:
- Testing duration: 4 week cyclic test 20-30 sec/day
Servicing and Guarantee
- Fully serviced.
- Mechanics in full working order.
- Care and usage guidelines.
