The dial looks like a combination between an old camera light meter and a radio frequency selector. Such is the story of albert wittnauer, who came to america from switzerland in 1872 at the age of 16. The largest and most complete vintage watch online price guide of its kind. Wittnauer was a watch and timepiece company, founded in 1885 by swiss immigrant albert.
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 an industry to. How to tell how much your vintage watch is worth bloomberg. Need help identifying wittnauer watch omega forums. Preowned wittnauer watches buy a preowned wittnauer watch. He began working for his brotherinlaw, eugene robert. Whilst today they lurk in cheap plastic cabinets at drug stores and bargain bins, the wittnauer of yesteryear made some truly amazing watches that graced the wrists of adventures, movie stars and astronauts.
See todays wittnauer watch for sale, best offer and auction. With smartphones in our pockets and pursesincreasingly, they are also strapped to our wristsits easier than ever to answer the question, hey. Vintage wittnauer 14k yellow gold watch manual winding. The manufacture and distribution of these models and styles has been discontinued. Vintage watches and wristwatches collectors weekly. Not sure about the value but i got it for basically nothing so i would be interested. Antique and vintage watches can be defined as being over 100 years old or no longer in production and can be found at many jewelry stores, watch repair stores or online. Its more difficult, however, to examine the movement on contemporary wittnauer watches because they are not easy. Help identifying, valuing wittnauer hi folks, im new here and am looking to tap into this forums knowledge and expertise. Wittnauer timepieces official site wittnauer official site. One side of the wristband has longines directly above whittnauer, making me think the watch was produced during the time longines and wittnauer were together, 1936 to.
Wittnauer watches all prices for wittnauer watches on. Wittnauer mechanical handwinding wristwatches for sale ebay. Watches for men wrist watches quartz watch gold watch accessories top mens watches watches men watches. In 1885, 16yearold swiss immigrant, albert wittnauer joined his brotherinlaw, j. Wittnauer compasses are compasses made by the longines wittnauer company for the u. Enjoy free shipping and easy returns every day at kohls. Buying or selling without iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. Please have in mind that the time table for the longines serial numbers is not 100% accurate but very close. The clasp on the wristband has the same w emblem as under the wittnauer on the face, but its gold color is wearing off in spots.
Searchable appraisal guide to current market values for cocacola memorabilia. These compasses vary in value, but trend at around 30300 usd, or more with. The following watches and clocks have been discontinued or retired. I have two coins from the wittnauer precious metals guild. Values change over time according to market forces, so the current value of the item could be higher, lower, or the same as when our expert first appraised it. Cosmopolitan with a vintage flair, with 12 diamond markers set on a jetblack dial accented with silvertone hands. Next, search the heritage auctions archives to find the value of similar items sold at auction. Check out jeff cohens antiques roadshow appraisal of this wittnauer pocket watch, ca. Shop the luxurious designs of wittnauer watches at zales. Not every watchmaker can be as renowned for its movements as lecoultre or as admired for its designs as cartier.
I just recently graduated high school and as a graduation gift was given my late grandfathers watch. Guest services are available 10am 10pm et mon fri, and 12pm 9pm et sat sun. Vintage wittnauer revue my love for vintage wittnauer is well documented here on timepiece chronicle. Get the best deals on wittnauer mechanical handwinding wristwatches when you shop the largest online selection at. Check out ashfords full selection of luxury mens and womens watches. Over 14,000 listings of actual watches that have been sold by us and selected auction results since 1998. Ten years after the first wittnauer watch was produced, eugene bestowed the title of a. If this is the wrong forum longines and this wittnauer belongs in the general thread. Vintage wittnauer 17j automatic wristwatch with gold filled bezel, stainless back. My brothers and i have found several coins from wittnauer. Your email address will never be sold or distributed to a third party for any reason.
Eight years later in 1880 the first wittnauer watches were being made. You simply look up your serial number and place it in the shown table. Driven by public demand, wittnauer and his brother began creating budget watches for the mass market, with durability and functionality in mind. Vintage banjo wall hung wittnauer barometer therometer. There is some discrepancy between my parents and their memories on how old it is and when it was purchased.
Vintage antique wittnauer barometer longines wittnauer watch co. Wittnauer horloges alle prijzen voor wittnauer horloges op chrono24. A sales outlet had already been established in new york in 1858 by m. A visual inspection of the dial and the movementthe springloaded mechanism that runs and regulates the timepiecewill quickly identify a wittnauer watch. Here at, we are committed to protecting your privacy. Pick up a wittnauer savoy mens watch today to add to your collection or as a perfect gift for that special person. The health and safety of our team and customers is our highest priority. Its more difficult, however, to examine the movement on contemporary wittnauer watches because they. Whilst im not a big wearer of gold coloured watches, i think there is a certain something about the beautifully hideous watch. Shop forand learn aboutantique and vintage wittnauer wristwatches. Made in 1970, the wittnauer 2000 is a fascinating piece.
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I found a wittnauer that i like, and wanted help in identifying it and estimating a value. Wittnauer watches began with albert wittnauer, who created his brand of watches in new york in 1880. Longines serial numbers by year is your chance to get a fair estimate of when your longines watch was originally produced. Are the wittnauer precious metals worth any value, or its ju. Click here to download the setting instructions for your wittnauer timepiece. Vintage wittnauer real diamond automatic wrist watch. Mar 11, 2015 if this is the wrong forum longines and this wittnauer belongs in the general thread. Wittnauer mens mechanical handwinding wristwatches. Check out ashfords full selection luxury mens and womens watches.
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Some watchmakers get their start simply by seeing an opportunity and seizing it. My brothers and i have found several coins from wittnauer precious metals guild, they are the americas natural legacy series. Old cromwell, and by neil armstrong during the gemini 8 mission. Albert wittnauer was a swiss immigrant who arrived in new york city in 1872 at the age of 16. Beautiful vintage wittnauer le coultre open face pocket watch. Cocacola memorabilia price guide and appraisal guide.
These compasses vary in value, but trend at around 30300 usd, or more with additional pieces such as original boxes or paperwork. Vintage ladies swiss wittnauer 14k gold open face pocket watch 15j needs service. Preowned wittnauer watches buy a preowned wittnauer. Please note that i have no desire to resell, i just do not want to over pay. Yes, the company used the full longines wittnauer name on boxes, paperwork, advertisements, etc. Product title wittnauer womens crystalaccent rose goldtone chro. Eugene robert, in new york to work in the family watch import business. Discover a large selection of wittnauer watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Wittnauer is currently owned by bulova, and longines by smh swatch. Youll also find the longines wittnauer name on ads and some boxes for lecoultre u. Vintage longines wittnauer 11b swiss gilded 10 krgp mens wrist watches gold plated. Mens wittnauer chronograph diamond accent goldtone watch with silvertone dial model. The wittnauer company was established by swiss immigrant albert wittnauer and his brothers in new york in 1890, focused on watchmaking. The inside back is inscribed, longines wittnauer watch co, new york, geneva, montreal.
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