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Tools · 5 May 2008, 01:38 AM

Back around 1930, the Omega/Tissot watch company was formed (or merged to become) the SSIH Company. This company went on to include, amongst others, Lemania and Lanco.

Omega was the working mans watch and Tissot and Lanco were sold in the up-scale luxury department stores such as Macy', etc.

This marriage lasted until 1985 when SSIH merged with SMH (Longines/Rado), re-organized and became The Swatch Company.

During the period 1930 to 1985, this Lanco was the upscale sister Chronograph to the Omega Chronographs of the day. Possibly the great success and popularity of the Speedmaster introduced in 1957 was the driver that caused Swatch to drop great names and watches such as this.

This one is 45 years old, runs flawlessly, and resides in the Omega box with it's more famous brothers and sisters..

5 May 2008, 01:38 AM	#1
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,235	Omega...Or Not ??? Back around 1930, the Omega/Tissot watch company was formed (or merged to become) the SSIH Company. This company went on to include, amongst others, Lemania and Lanco. Omega was the working mans watch and Tissot and Lanco were sold in the up-scale luxury department stores such as Macy', etc. This marriage lasted until 1985 when SSIH merged with SMH (Longines/Rado), re-organized and became The Swatch Company. During the period 1930 to 1985, this Lanco was the upscale sister Chronograph to the Omega Chronographs of the day. Possibly the great success and popularity of the Speedmaster introduced in 1957 was the driver that caused Swatch to drop great names and watches such as this. This one is 45 years old, runs flawlessly, and resides in the Omega box with it's more famous brothers and sisters.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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