1945 Lanco Tank Watch

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Langendorf Watch Company was a Swiss watchmaker known for its fine craftsmanship and great attention to detail. Around 1890, it was probably the largest producer of watches in the world. The company produced watches in Langendorf, Switzerland for exactly a century, from 1873 to 1973.

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The most famous brand of the company was Lanco (an abbreviation of Langendorf Watch Company) that was registered as a brand name in 1913. The brand soon became successful and known for fine craftsmanship and attention to detail. Lanco watches are still considered to be of very high quality, and they are traded today as vintage watches.

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This Lanco tank (rectangular) watch has a stainless steel case.