Bidspirit auction | Laco-Sport Wasserdicht Stainless Steel Manual

Laco-Sport Wasserdicht Stainless Steel Manual Wind Military Style Wristwatch - A vintage Laco-Sport ”Wasserdicht” (waterproof) wristwatch featuring a black ”tropical” dial with luminous Arabic numerals at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 positions, baton hour markers, and a 60-minute outer track. The watch is constructed with a stainless steel case and fixed lug bars. The dial is printed in white with the brand name ”LACO-SPORT” and ”WASSERDICHT” below the 12, and ”BRUCHSICHER” above ”ANTIMAGNETISCH” near the 6. The movement is a manual wind caliber, with the bridge stamped ”526”. The exterior case back is screw-down type with a coin-edge rim and features an engraved rising sun logo containing the name ”LACO” in a circle. It is struck with the text ”EDELSTAHL” over ”ROSTSICHER” and the serial number ”898066”. An arrow pointing from ”A” to ”Z” indicates the opening direction. The interior of the case back is finished with perlage and bears a small struck mark reading ”78”. This watch runs. Case diameter: 29 mm. The watch is in well-used vintage condition. The stainless steel case shows significant surface scratching, scuffing, and minor pitting throughout the lugs and sides (photos 2, 3, 5). The acrylic crystal is heavily scratched and clouded across its entire surface (photo 1). The black dial exhibits ”tropical” aging with spotting and discoloration (photo 1); the original luminous material on the hands and markers has darkened significantly. The fixed lug bars show signs of wear and are slightly bent (photos 6, 7). The movement appears complete and shows minor surface oxidation on the wheels (photo 8). A dark gasket is visible between the case and the screw-down back (photo 11).