Watch : Gents 1970s Lanco Automatic Wristwatch

The watch has a 21 jewel automatic movement which is working nicely. The movement is the calibre 2481 from Tissot, Lanco was one of the brand names used by Langendorf Watch Company of Switzerland. Langendorf was founded in 1873 by Colonel Johann Viktor Kottmann. In 1964, Langendorf was struggling so joined a conglomerate of watch manufacturers called Schweizerischen Gesellschaft für Uhrenindustrie Ag (Sgu). Unfortunately this did not solve all the difficulties and in 1965, the company was sold to Ssih. After the sale, watches were sold with the Lanco name on the dial but with Omega or Tissot movements, such as the example we have here. The watch measures 34mm wide excluding the winding crown, and 35mm high excluding the lugs. The case is gold plated and is in good condition with just light surface marking, nothing too serious at all. The case back states that the watch is water resistant but, as with any vintage watch, it should be kept away from water and moisture. The lens is in good condition (some white reflection showing in the photos). The signed dial is in its original linen effect finish and it is in good condition with original hands, centre seconds hand and date (not quickset). A new leather strap has been fitted. The watch comes in a new presentation box. All prices include UK postage (excluding Northern Ireland). Please contact us before placing international orders so that we can advise of shipping prices and to see if customs regulations allow us to post watches to your country. The international buyer is responsible for paying any import duties and taxes. All of our watches are checked over before listing, and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch. We are a Vat registered company and all purchases are covered by Consumer Regulations. Credit / debit card purchases can be made over the telephone on 01386 750238 or you can proceed via the red 'Buy Now' button on each listing page. We are an on-line only business and do not have facilities for callers. Our offices are open from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.