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Mar 11, 2015 please note that i have no desire to resell, i just do not want to over pay. Discover a large selection of wittnauer watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. There is no serial number on the movement, only on the case back inside. Fitting of the era the advertisements were not shy in extolling the virtues of the allproof claiming it had been dropped 3400 feet from an aeroplane exposed to rain for 30 hours and still running perfectly and later there were claims that allproofs had. Total watch repair is the fastest, easiest and most convenient way to repair your wittnauer watch. Ive seen a couple of these referenced as korean war era us military watches but really cant find any proper information other than hints that they were made in the late 1940s early 1950s.
Eugene robert, in new york to work in the family watch import business. I also suppose you could replace the date wheel when the years ran out with a new one. Still need help with the identification and working of the movement. Water damage if the model is not marked waterresistant and moisture or water damage to watch which are improperly resealed after opening of the case. Wittnauer companyand the man who founded itis so inspirational that it could be a film by ron howard. Youll also find the longines wittnauer name on ads and some boxes for lecoultre u. Wittnauer mechanical automatic wristwatches for sale ebay. Wittnauer international 2615 bqe woodside, ny 177 wittnauer hotline 9 a. First please bear with me if i use the incorrect terminology for parts, etc. How to tell how much your vintage watch is worth bloomberg. Et 8004311863 in new york city, call 7182043300 fax. Get the best deal for wittnauer from the largest online selection at. Stainless steel case is in very good condition, with sharp bevels on the twisted lugs and only slight signs of wear and use in keeping with its age, particularly on the side of the case in between the pushers, which show some light. Feb 16, 2015 over the weekend, i managed to pick up a milspec wittnauer with an 11es movement in a variant of an eta from what i can find online.
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So i have done a little research about wittnauer watches and have not been able to find any photographs of a watch exactly like this one. You can read the whole sad saga here but the tldr is that it never really got fixed. Discussion in wrist watches started by harold, dec 24. So here are some more photos of the my grandfathers wittnauer. As such, many vintage wittnauer watches have serial numbers that are listed under the longines company. Movado wittnauer gucci watch mens dials movements case quartz nonworking parts. Check out ashfords full selection of luxury mens and womens watches. It sells watches, clocks, and timepiece parts under brands such as accutron and wittnauer luxury, bulova, and caravelle lowerpriced, as well as licensed harleydavidson and frank lloyd wright styles. He started his watch making career by working for his brother in law, j. Wittnauer watches began with albert wittnauer, who created his brand of watches in new york in 1880. Stainless steel case is in very good condition, with sharp bevels on the twisted lugs and only slight signs of wear and use in keeping with its age, particularly on the side of the case in between the pushers, which show some light oxidation. Antique and vintage wittnauer wristwatches collectors weekly. Yes, the company used the full longines wittnauer name on boxes, paperwork, advertisements, etc. Need help identifying wittnauer watch omega forums.
Offering subtle elegance and splitsecond precision, this distinctive stainless steel chronograph, with faceted case, goldfinish accents, sophisticated brushed and polished finish, and scratchresistant sapphire glass, features a white motherofpearl dial, handapplied luminoustipped markers, calendar, second hand, luminoustipped hands, faceted bracelet, doublepress. Not to overly defend this watch its basically a gimmick and theres not much too it its a very simple complication, though i suppose if you had. Albert wittnauer was a swiss immigrant who arrived in new york city in 1872 at the age of 16. He began working for his brotherinlaw, eugene robert.
Jan 25, 2016 the wittnauer 2000 with an advert inset from 1971 the perpetual calendar is a celebrated complication prized by collectors of highend wrist and pocket watches. Reference 3256228t, wittnauer 14y manualwinding chronograph movement. Sponsored links outside companies pay to advertise via these links when specific phrases and words are searched. The plaintiff longineswittnauer, a new york corporation, seeks damages of some. Bulova is working to keep perfect time in the watch industry. Mens wittnauer chronograph diamond accent goldtone watch with silvertone dial model. The intricate mechanism required to keep the calendar in step with the short months and leap years demands multiple precisely made components, is only found on the best watches. The following watches and clocks have been discontinued or retired. Enjoy free shipping and easy returns every day at kohls. Watch gnome can take care of your wittnauer glass repair and have your wittnauer looking shiny and new in no time.
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