Lanco merged with Omega/Tissot in the 70s at the height of the quartz crisis. This Lanco automatic is probably the late production from Lanco before they ceased production in 1973 (according to the web). Its a shame as the design of the watch still looks and feels relevant by today's standard and I consider this as vastly superior than many modern fashion watches.
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| Langendorf Watch Co - 70s Lanco Automatic - AS 2063 |
Movement:
- AS 2063 automatic movement. Swiss made.
- Automatic wind.
- 21600 p/h High beat movement.
- 25.6mm D x 5.2mm H
- 25 Jewels
- Power reserve 46h
- Rotor marked 25 Jewels, Swiss.
- Incabloc shock protection.
- Date display, Date quickset by pulling crown by 1 click
Case and bracelet:
- Lovely retro 70s cushion style square case with hidden lugs.
- Very smart multi-tone brushed/polished grain case, heavy chrome plated.
- Case width is 36mm not including the crown, 40mm lug to lug.
- Lug size is 18mm.
The dial and hands:
- Fabulous sunburst silver to with black chapter ring.
- Raise chunky steel baton hourly marker with machined facets and orange stripes.
- Date window at 3 with quickset by pulling the crown by 1 click.
- Dial marked Lanco, Swiss, 25 Jewels, Incabloc, Automatic, Swiss Made at 6.
- Polished steel hands with lume slot and steel orange second hand.
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| Please note the details of the construction of the dial, the base, chapter ring and the steel baton are all separate entity on the dial |
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| Also the plastic front bezel contrasting the brushed chrome plated case |
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| Another view of this funky and retro design |
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| Original Lanco signed stainless steel bracelet |
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| Stainless steel screw case back |
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| Reliable AS 2063 automatic movement - (similar to 2066 but without Day display) |
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