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Laco · Chicago

Laco Chicago

Chronograph

$2,250Sold out

Case

Diameter
44mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
Stainless steel
Water resistance
50m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Valjoux 7750
Type
Automatic

ETA

The workhorse Swiss automatic chronograph, introduced in 1973 and now made by ETA, using a cam-actuated (coulisse) chronograph with the classic 12-6-9 tri-compax subdial layout and a day-date at 3. It beats at 28,800 vph with around 48 hours of power reserve and is used by brands from Tudor and Sinn to Hamilton and Oris.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Sub-dials
3
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
leather_strap

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Owners praise the Laco Chicago's Type B dial for excellent lume and legibility, with one owner reporting consistent accuracy of +2.5 seconds per day. The manual wind feel is noted as superior to automatics, and the dial-to-sapphire gap is considered improved over some alternatives. One owner states the watch offers good value if the movement is not a primary concern, though some microbrands may offer better deals.

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