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Laco · Monte Carlo

Laco Monte Carlo

Chronograph

$2,250Sold out

Case

Diameter
44mm
Thickness
16mm
Material
Stainless steel
Water resistance
50m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Valjoux 7750
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
40h

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
matte
Sub-dials
2
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
leather_strap

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Owners widely praise the Laco Monte Carlo's chronograph design and appreciate its color accents, with some noting the dial markings appear more green than white, resembling WW2 models. One enthusiast finds the 44mm case size too large, a sentiment echoed by a reviewer who also flags the 15mm thickness as potentially impacting wearability. Questions have been raised regarding the choice of hand colors for the chronograph registers and running seconds. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Laco Monte Carlo a well-designed chronograph, with its distinctive aesthetic and color accents being key points of appreciation.

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