Lanco - Small Seconds - No reserve price - 395 - Men - 1950-1959

Lanco Small Seconds Date – Vintage Swiss Watch – Gold Plated Case – Mechanical 17 Jewels Movement – Golden Dial – Date Display

A charming vintage Lanco wristwatch, featuring an elegant gold plated case, a beautifully aged golden dial and a distinctive small seconds subdial positioned at 6 o’clock. With its refined gold-tone hands, applied Arabic numerals and slender hour markers, this timepiece reflects the timeless elegance of mid-century Swiss watchmaking. The unusual combination of a subsidiary seconds display and a date window at 3 o’clock adds both character and practicality to its classic design.

Powered by a Swiss mechanical hand-wound movement, the watch features 17 jewels, as indicated on the dial. Its traditional proportions and warm brown leather strap create a sophisticated vintage appearance, making it an attractive piece for collectors of classic Swiss watches.

Technical Details
Brand: Lanco
Model: Small Seconds Date
Gender: Men's watch
Case material: Gold plated
Case diameter: 34 mm
Glass: Acrylic crystal
Dial: Golden dial with applied gold-tone indexes and Arabic numerals
Movement: Swiss mechanical, manual winding
Jewels: 17 jewels (dial marking)
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date
Small seconds: Subdial at 6 o’clock
Date display: At 3 o’clock
Caseback: Stainless steel
Caseback markings: Lanco – Swiss Made – Fond Acier Inoxydable – Antimagnetic
Caseback number: 395
Strap: Generic brown leather strap
Strap length: Approx. 20–21 cm
Water resistance: Not tested for water resistance
Condition Grade: B
Box: Delivered with generic presentation box

Condition Report
This vintage Lanco wristwatch is presented in Grade B condition, showing signs of age and use consistent with its estimated production period. The gold plated case displays scratches, small marks and wear. The golden dial shows natural patina, including widespread spotting. The gold-tone hands and applied hour markers retain their classic appearance, with signs of ageing. The acrylic crystal shows signs of normal use. The stainless steel caseback presents surface scratches and wear, while the generic brown leather strap complements the vintage character of the watch.

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Story & Heritage
Lanco is a historic Swiss watch brand associated with Langendorf Watch Company, one of the important names in Swiss watchmaking during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Established in Langendorf, Switzerland, in 1873, the company became known for producing reliable mechanical timepieces that combined traditional craftsmanship with practical everyday functionality.
During the 1950s, Swiss watchmaking experienced a period of remarkable development, with manufacturers introducing increasingly refined mechanical movements and elegant wristwatch designs. Gold plated cases, applied hour markers and subsidiary seconds displays were characteristic elements of the era, reflecting the growing popularity of sophisticated dress watches.

This Lanco Small Seconds Date captures the spirit of that period through its classic round case, golden dial and distinctive combination of a small seconds subdial and date indication. The 17-jewel mechanical movement reflects the traditional engineering principles that made Swiss watches highly regarded around the world.
The dial's naturally developed patina adds historical character, offering a visible connection to the decades through which this timepiece has travelled. Its slender hands, elegant Arabic numerals and balanced proportions preserve the understated sophistication of mid-century watch design.

With its traditional hand-wound mechanism, gold plated case and attractive vintage styling, this Lanco represents a charming example of classic Swiss mechanical watchmaking. A distinctive vintage timepiece for collectors of Lanco, historic Swiss watches and elegant mechanical dress watches.

Internal Reference Number – FLO 275