Lanco - Calatrava Automatic - No reserve price - 1528B 2392 - Men - 1960-1969

Lanco Automatic – 21 Jewels – Incabloc – Silver Dial – Applied Hour Markers – Swiss Made

An elegant vintage Lanco Automatic wristwatch, featuring a beautifully balanced silver dial, distinctive applied hour markers and a classic stainless steel case. Refined, understated and full of character, this timepiece reflects the timeless appeal of traditional Swiss watchmaking during the golden age of mechanical wristwatches.

The silver-tone dial features a subtle sunburst finish, elegant faceted hour markers and contrasting dark hands, creating a sophisticated and highly legible appearance. The minimalist three-hand configuration, without a date window, preserves the harmonious proportions of the dial and emphasizes its classic mid-century design.
Powered by a Swiss automatic mechanical movement with 21 jewels and Incabloc shock protection, this Lanco combines traditional watchmaking craftsmanship with the convenience of automatic winding.

Technical Details
Brand: Lanco
Model: Automatic
Gender: Men's watch
Movement: Swiss mechanical automatic
Jewels: 21
Shock protection: Incabloc
Case material: Stainless steel
Case diameter: 34 mm
Additional caseback number: 2392
Caseback: Stainless steel, screw-down
Glass: Acrylic crystal
Dial: Silver-tone with subtle sunburst finish
Hour markers: Applied faceted silver-tone indexes
Hands: Dark baton-style hands
Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds
Strap: Black leather strap, generic
Strap length: Approx. 18–19 cm
Water resistance: Marked Waterproof on caseback – Not tested for water
Condition Grade: B
Box: Delivered with generic presentation box

Condition Report
This Lanco Automatic is in Grade B vintage condition, showing signs of age and use. The stainless steel case and caseback present scratches and surface marks, while the silver dial displays light patina, small spots and natural ageing consistent with its period. The acrylic crystal shows signs of wear, and the black leather strap is in good overall condition.

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Story & Heritage
Lanco is a historic Swiss watch brand associated with Langendorf Watch Company, one of Switzerland's important watch manufacturers. Founded in 1873 in Langendorf, the company developed a reputation for producing reliable mechanical watches that combined traditional Swiss craftsmanship with accessible elegance.
During the 1950s and 1960s, Lanco produced a wide range of mechanical wristwatches, including refined automatic models that reflected the growing popularity of self-winding movements. These watches were appreciated for their practical engineering, balanced proportions and timeless designs.

This Lanco Automatic captures the spirit of that period through its elegant silver dial, distinctive applied hour markers and traditional stainless steel construction. Its 21-jewel automatic movement with Incabloc shock protection represents the technical qualities associated with Swiss mechanical watchmaking of the era.

The clean dial layout, understated design and classic proportions give this watch a timeless character, making it equally appealing as a vintage dress watch or a collectible mechanical timepiece. A refined example of mid-century Swiss watchmaking, ideal for collectors of Lanco, vintage automatic watches and elegant mechanical timepieces.
Internal Reference Number – FL0 246