Brand new 20mm stainless steel mesh bracelet vintage style and fully adjustable via. Wittnauer watches all prices for wittnauer watches on. Such is the story of albert wittnauer, who came to america from switzerland in 1872 at the age of 16. Driven by public demand, wittnauer and his brother began creating budget watches for the mass market, with durability and functionality in mind. Please use appropriate caution with vendor sites which do not provide locations or phone numbers. Enjoy free shipping and easy returns every day at kohls. Landeron 248, 17 jewel manual swiss movement this is an early example of the 7004a powered by a landeron 248 movement, with the desirable full lumed triangle on the bezel, baton style minhr hands, lollipop chrono hand, geneve dial scrip and. You can identify a serial number relatively simply on a wittnauer pocket watch if it was made before 1994. Due to increased demand and safety measures to keep our teams healthy we are experiencing slower processing and shipping lead times.
They were imported to the united states by wittnauer in new york and became a brand of that company. Compare prices on wittnauer geneve, read specifications and descriptions and see wittnauer geneve images from our global listings. In 2001 the bulova corporation purchased the wittnauer watch company, a natural fit of famous brands each with a century of historical firsts. Get the best deals on wittnauer antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Wittnauer geneve stainless steel tworegister chronograph wristwatch ref 3256 about this is an elegant wittnauer geneve professional tworegister chronograph reference 3256 from the 1960s. Unfollow wittnauer pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Wittnauer vintage dive watch with stainless steel case, original black dial and swiss made manual wind movement. Wittnauer geneve stainless steel tworegister chronograph. His home country is known for its brilliant watch and clock making. Popular band colours for wittnauer handwound mechanical watches. Vintage ladies swiss wittnauer 14k gold open face pocket watch 15j needs service. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
I have the same watch, and yes i think its a good deal. Most collectors are interested in the wittnauer longines watches pre1994. Shop forand learn aboutantique and vintage wittnauer wristwatches. Vintage watches and wristwatches collectors weekly. Vintage mid century 1950s gold filled swiss wittnauer revue 65 pocket watch, 17 jewels, 12 size. With traditional styles, these watches are versatile accessories that you can wear whether youre enjoying a day at home or a night on the town. Not every watchmaker can be as renowned for its movements as lecoultre or as admired. Jamesedition is the worlds smartest online marketplace for new and used premium watches. The brand of the watch can also greatly impact the value.
How to identify a wittnauer pocket watch by serial number. As such, many vintage wittnauer watches have serial numbers that are listed under the longines company. Our highly trained maintenance experts will be able to resolve most issues in a timely fashion. But it wasnt all that long ago when time was not on everyones side, and the need to know if one was early or late for a very important date spurred. The wittnauer geneve watch vintage ladies wittnauer geneve watch sprint this, she has such watch live tv from your computer a stratforduponavon for scurrility cynara that. Wittnauer joined with the longines watch company in 1936 to form a successful partnership that lasted until 1994. This was a pocket watch that belonged to my fatherinlaw.
Landeron 248, 17 jewel manual swiss movement this is an early example of the 7004a powered. Wittnauer geneve has a large stainless steel and 36mm. Wittnauer watches began with albert wittnauer, who created his brand of watches in new york in 1880. Details about vintage wittnauer 10k gp men s dress watch 1960 vintage wittnauer 10k gold filled men s watch vintage 1940 s wittnauer automatic full stainless military 17j 11awk wwii rare per vintage las wittnauer gold winged pegasus watch vintage wittnauer calendar stainless steel watch. Jul 23, 2017 vintage 1940 s wittnauer automatic full stainless military 17j 11awk wwii rare per details about vintage wittnauer 10k gp men s dress watch 1960 second time around vintage watch 1940 s men vintage longines wittnauer gents diamond textured dial watch vintage longines wittnauer gents diamond textured dial watch vintage las wittnauer gold winged pegasus watch. The wittnauer brand has a long and intricate history but i think westinghouse bought it a few years ago. Vintage wittnauer geneve swiss 17j unadj pocket watch size 10s. Watches find wittnauer geneve for sale on jamesedition. Add a hint of elegance to your wardrobe with a wittnauer gold plated case watch. The company was formed in 1885 by albert wittnauer, who was an immigrant from switzerland. So i got this watch a bit over a year ago right before i went.
The second hands rotate in a sweeping motion, moving continuously around the dial. May 21, 2014 wittnauer geneve professional chronograph ref. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as a leading wittnauer watch repair company. Wittnauer gold plated case wristwatches for sale ebay.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Both companies were founded by immigrants to america in the late 1800s. At first i thought somebody had cased a wittnauer wrist watch in a generic case with a plastic spacer, but the case is stamped wittnauer watch co. He began working for his brotherinlaw, eugene robert. Wittnauer geneve silhouette gold toned pocket watch wind up works. Solid stainless steel case with screwdown back is approximately 40mm excluding the original wittnauer signed crown. Due to increased demand and safety measures to keep our teams healthy we are experiencing slower. Excellent silver with raised gold markers and hands date window at 3 oclock swiss case condition and detail. Wittnauer longines watch 1950s swiss 17 jewel rolled gold. The reference 7004a is a great example, as its 40mm size looks and feels great on the wrist. The company continues to distribute several brands of swiss watches as well as the growing wittnauer brand. The full story wittnauer chronographs are seeing growing popularity among vintage collectors who enjoy their tool watch looks and nice proportions.
Even as a youth, wittnauer knew watchmaking, which made him a useful addition to his brotherinlaw j. Except for sites in the nawcc domains, the nawcc does not endorse any of these sites or the products or services that may be offered. Wittnauer was a watch and timepiece company, founded in 1885 by swiss immigrant albert wittnauer, that is now a brand of the bulova company, which is owned by japanese conglomerate citizen watch co. Solid stainless steel case with screwdown back is approximately 40mm excluding the original wittnauer signed crown bracelet. These watches tend to have thinner profiles for a sleeker appearance. The manufacture and distribution of these models and styles has been discontinued. In 1936, the wittnauer watch company joined with longines watches and became the longines wittnauer co. Since 2002, liveauctioneers has made exceptional items available for safe purchase in secure online auctions. Discover a large selection of wittnauer watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Unfollow wittnauer geneve to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Unfollow vintage pocket watch swiss 17 jewels to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Check out this selection of traditional wittnauer handwound mechanical watches. Wittnauer handwound mechanical wristwatches are both beautiful and traditional. In 1967 bulova purchased and held the esteemed watch company universal geneve, which it kept operational for a decade, until it was. Wittnauer s innovation was not technological but commercial when he recognised a gap in the american market for a cutprice swiss style pocket watch. This wittnauer is accompanied by a generic strap and buckle. Albert wittnauer was a swiss immigrant who arrived in new york city in 1872 at the age of 16. Make offer wittnauer geneve swiss 17j pocket watch 11g. Check out jeff cohens antiques roadshow appraisal of this wittnauer pocket watch, ca. The earlier version had no geneve script on the dial. This item is a vintage early 1970s wittnauer geneve ladies watch. Such is the story of albert wittnauer, who came to. Find great deals on mens folio watches at kohls today. Some pocket watches have been converted to wrist watches.
This is the second execution, it has geneve on the dial, no lume on the bezel and no arrow hands. Wittnauer longines watch 1950s swiss 17 jewel rolled gold case manual movement dial condition and detail. The case is stainless steel and measures 41mm in diameter. Manual winding watches will have no identification. Find great deals on ebay for wittnauer geneve and wittnauer geneve automatic. Antique and vintage wittnauer wristwatches collectors weekly. Wittnauer catalog of watch materials which is what watch parts are called, there is a section devoted to majestic and other watches, timers, and a variety of small clocks. High jewel examples are fervently sought by pocket watch collectors. Make offer vintage wittnauer geneve swiss 17j unadj pocket watch size 10s no c11ks2 runs. Shop the luxurious designs of wittnauer watches at zales. Our search technology instantly finds wittnauer geneve for sale from our database of thousands of luxury and exotic watches. Total watch repair is the fastest, easiest and most convenient way to repair your wittnauer watch. Wittnauer vintage mechanical wind up pocket watch in hunter case.
Typically in the case of vintage wrist and pocket watches, the movement will not be visible. Wittnauer was part of the longines company back then but had their own movements distinct from longines. Apparently a number of swiss factories supplied watch movements to wittnauer, to be sold under majestic and other names. The automatic winding wittnauer movement was just cleaned. Vintage wittnauer geneve panda stainless steel chronograph. I recently picked up this odd pocketwatch for cheap. Why this watch matters this wittnauer reference 7004a, with its gorgeous handset and burgundy bezel, never ceases to impress. The black dial is completely original, having an outer 24 hour scale, original hands and luminous dots. Excellent wittnauer geneve swiss made stainless steel back rolled gold case. It is stainless steel and features two small diamonds on each end of the face. Wittnauer mechanical handwinding wristwatches for sale ebay. The dial also will help the watch owner identify the wittnauer as an automatic selfwinding model or manual wind version. Wittnauer watches all prices for wittnauer watches on chrono24.
Watch is signed wittnauer 4x on the dial, case, crown and movement. Geneve company is authorised dealer of all watches and jewelry brands presented in our website. Not every watchmaker can be as renowned for its movements as lecoultre or as admired for its designs as cartier. Get the best deals on wittnauer antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection.
Users browsing for wittnauer wristwatches in wristwatches usually look at. With smartphones in our pockets and pursesincreasingly, they are also strapped to our wristsits easier than ever to answer the question, hey. See todays wittnauer watch for sale, best offer and auction. The outer edge of the dial has a black mirrorlike finish while the inner section is more of a matte finish. With over 361 lots available for antique pocket watches and 75 upcoming auctions, you wont want to miss out. Later versions had an arrow shaped minute hand and a valjoux 22iirc. Some watchmakers get their start simply by seeing an opportunity and seizing it. The watch has never never been worn and comes in its original box, w it has been waiting for the right bidder for the past 35 years.