Lanco - Chronograph - No reserve price - Men - 1950-1959

Lanco Chronograph – 1950s Vintage Icon – 36 mm – Swiss Mechanical – Silver Dial

Swiss Heritage • Classic 1950s Chronograph • Mechanical Precision

This vintage Lanco Chronograph from the 1950s represents the golden age of Swiss mechanical timekeeping. With its original silver dial, dual-register layout and elegantly proportioned 36 mm chromed case, it captures the design language that defined mid-century chronographs. The warm patina, visible aging and honest wear give the piece the authentic charm collectors seek in true vintage chronographs.

Technical Details

Brand: Lanco

Model: Chronograph

Era: 1950s

Case Material: Chromed metal

Case Diameter: 36 mm

Crystal: Acrylic

Dial: Silver dial with applied gold-tone markers, aged patina, two subdials (chronograph minutes + running seconds)

Water Resistance: Untested

Movement: Swiss mechanical (manual wind), chronograph function

Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph

Strap: Generic leather strap, fits up to 21 cm wrist

Condition: Grade B – visible signs of use, consistent with age; aging on dial, wear on case

Box: Generic

Additional notes from photos:
• Clean caseback stamped “LANCO – SWISS MADE – FOND ACIER INOXYDABLE”
• Beautifully aged dial with correct 1950s typography and gold-tone indices
• Pushers and crown with natural vintage wear
• Subdials with original concentric guilloché texture

Story & Heritage

Lanco was one of the respected Swiss manufacturers that flourished during the mid-20th century, producing reliable, beautifully designed mechanical timepieces before becoming part of the larger Omega/Tissot group (SSIH). Their chronographs from the 1950s are particularly appreciated for their robust movements, clean dials and elegant proportions.

This example embodies the spirit of that era: a tool built for precision, yet designed with refinement. The dual-register configuration and tachymetric scale reflect a time when chronographs were essential instruments for engineers, drivers, aviators and professionals who needed accurate measurement at a glance.

The silver dial, now enriched with a warm patina, tells the story of decades of use and careful preservation. The slim gold-tone hands and applied indices highlight the understated aesthetic typical of Swiss watchmaking in the 1950s. With its honest aging and mechanically driven soul, this Lanco Chronograph stands as both a collectible piece of horological heritage and a wearable reminder of an era when every second was measured by hand and heart.

A timeless chronograph for collectors who appreciate authenticity, history and Swiss craftsmanship.

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Internal Reference Number - EUG 34