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Laco · Chicago

Laco Chicago

Chronograph

$2,250Sold out
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Case

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

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Valjoux 7750
Type
Automatic
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

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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The Laco Chicago is an automatic chronograph watch, with a 44mm stainless steel case, 15mm thick, powered by the Valjoux 7750 movement. Water resistance is rated to 50m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $2,250.

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