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Laco · Philadelphia

Laco Philadelphia

$1,390Sold out

Case

Diameter
36mm
Thickness
10.9mm
Material
stainless steel

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Type
Automatic

ETA

The dominant mid-tier Swiss automatic workhorse, in production since 1982 and used by hundreds of brands. It runs at 28,800 vph with roughly 38–42 hours of power reserve, hacks, and hand-winds; the Sellita SW200-1 is its pin-compatible alternative.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
sunburst
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
metal_mesh_milanese

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Owners widely praise the Laco Philadelphia's deep blue dial and the bracelet's solid, fine construction. The Type B dial is noted for its lume and legibility, with one owner finding the manual wind feel superior to other automatics and reporting consistent accuracy of +2.5 seconds per day. Some owners find the 36mm case size slightly large, while others appreciate it for fitting well on smaller wrists. The milanese bracelet features a dual-deployant clasp but lacks micro-adjustment. On balance, owners rate the Laco Philadelphia highly for its attractive dial, legible Type B layout, and comfortable 36mm sizing, with customization options being a significant draw.

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