Laco Vintage Manual Wind – 17 Jewels – 1950s This is a classic vintage Laco manual-winding wristwatch from the 1950s, featuring a beautifully aged dial and a signed 17-jewel mechanical movement. The silver-toned dial has developed an attractive vintage patina over the decades, with applied Arabic numerals and hour markers, gold-tone hands and a central seconds hand. The combination of the aged dial, slim case and traditional hand-wound construction gives the watch the unmistakable character of a mid-century European wristwatch. The dial is marked: Laco SHOCKPROOF ANTIMAGNETIC WATERPROOF Inside is a signed LACO 17-jewel manual-winding mechanical movement. The case measures approximately 31.0 mm across, excluding the crown. The case is chrome-plated base metal with a stainless-steel back. The case back is numbered: 53120 The watch is fitted with a new black leather strap. The strap itself is unused, although the buckle already had some scratches and handling marks when purchased. The watch is currently running. The service history is unknown. The dial shows age-related patina, spotting and wear, while the case shows scratches, plating wear and other signs of previous use. The hands and exterior parts also show age-related wear. Please examine the photographs carefully for the overall condition. This is an appealing example of a traditional vintage Laco, combining a compact 1950s case, distinctive aged dial and a signed 17-jewel hand-wound movement. The “WATERPROOF” marking is an original period marking only. Accuracy, power reserve and water resistance are not guaranteed. Shipping: The watch will be carefully packed and shipped from Japan with tracking. All necessary export documentation will be prepared appropriately for international delivery.