Longineswittnauer watches were manufactured between 1936 and 1994. In 2001 the bulova corporation purchased the wittnauer watch company, a natural fit of famous brands each with a century of historical firsts. Wittnauer mens crystal stainless steel chronograph watch wn3028. They were purchased by bulova but they have kept the wittnauer division seperate. Capitalising on the long partnership and history with longines, the company was renamed longineswittnauer. My brothers and i have found several coins from wittnauer. Bulova is an american watch brand founded in 1875 in new york. Most of these watches were for the european forces. In this authors opinion, longines wittnauer is one of the finest watches a collector can find. Wittnauer timepieces official site wittnauer official site. Wittnauer mens stainless steel bracelet 80 black crystals individually handset on a faceted case band material type. The wittnauer brand was created in 1880 by albert wittnauer. Lets also set something else straight about wittnauer the brand.
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. The company sold swiss made watches to the american market. Such is the story of albert wittnauer, who came to america from switzerland in 1872 at the age of 16. A young man, albert wittnauer, had a dream of creating a durable watch which eventually he realized and evolved the brand.
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. They also make the same model with gold accents instead of stainless but the gold one looked too flashy. Wittnauer companyand the man who founded itis so inspirational that it could be a film by ron howard. Wittnauer steel 42mm manual winding 7007 w 246t preowned. Vintage collectible 1960s wittnauer 17 jewel automatic wrist watch 10 kt gold filled alwaysplanbvintage 5 out of 5 stars. Wittnauer later became longineswittnauer, still located in switzerland. Eugene robert transfers title to the company to his young brotherinlaw, albert wittnauer.
Antique and vintage wittnauer wristwatches collectors weekly. Pick up a wittnauer montserrat mens watch today to add to your collection or as a perfect gift for that special person. This is called winning the lottery in the watch world. Wittnauer womens crystal stainless steel chronograph watch. The history of the wittnauer watch company watch repair full. Mens wittnauer diamond accent goldtone watch with rectangular black dial model. Are the wittnauer precious metals worth any value, or its. In 1907, due to their reputation as precise and reliable, wittnauer watches were used by the u.
Also involved in the company are alberts brothers, louis and emile, and their sister, martha. In 1994, longines and wittnauer parted company, and swiss giant smh, which holds title to hamilton, omega and tissot, got the name. Add subtle elegance to any attire with the handsome design of this mens chronograph watch from wittnauer. The following watches and clocks have been discontinued or retired. Founded in 1914 by eugene meylan, glycine was initially famous for making small movements for ladies watches but branched out into producing selfwinding and chronometer rated watches in the 1930s.
Bulova perfected the standardization of watch parts, crafted charles lindberghs lone eagle watch, made the first clock radio, created instruments to time track events, first wrist alarm watch, first. Analogshift wittnauer chronograph with box and papers. But chances are, if they are 24k gold plated, they are not silver but a brass type non pm precious metaltype. Wittnauer was an american watch company, based in new york. Not every watchmaker can be as renowned for its movements as lecoultre or as admired for its designs as cartier. Weve featured a watch from the brand before with a look at the remarkably. All frames are guaranteed to be defectfree and authentic. Wittnauer has been producing watches since the 1880s, but its long association with the luxury watch company longines has resulted in the production of some of the finest watches ever made.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as a leading wittnauer watch repair company. This watch was made by the wittnauer watch company circa 1925, located in switzerland. The plaintiff longineswittnauer, a new york corporation, seeks damages of some. See more ideas about watches, vintage watches and watches for men. Born of american ingenuity with swiss roots, wittnauer was built on the timehonored tradition of durable and dependable watches. Although swiss timing as an independent entity was officially founded in july of. Check out ashfords full selection of luxury mens and womens watches. Wittnauer compasses are compasses made by the longineswittnauer company for the u. The first wittnauers watch line were made circa 1880, with the wittnauer brand being formally established in 1885, when mr. The wittnauer company started as a family business, catering to the ever growing world of both scientific and private exploration, which gained them a reputation for use by those who needed reliability.
Coolframes designer eyewear boutique is an authorized wittnauer by bulova online retailer. Wittnauer company moves operations to 30 west 36th street. Longines formally bought wittnauer in the 1950s, and the brand continued to produce exceptional chronographs at a more competitive price point than their swiss contemporaries. Wittnauer 14k yellow gold vintage watch manual winding. Wittnauer lucy gold dial stainless steel ladies watch wn4074. In the 1950s longines purchased the wittnauer watch company and marketed a number of very similar lines of watches in the us under both brand names. Our highly trained maintenance experts will be able to resolve most issues in a timely fashion. Index hour markers with arabic numeral at the 12 oclock position. Long known and highly regarded, wittnauer watches are among the most soughtafter vintage brands because of quality material and engineering that will last a lifetime.
Also releasing in 1953, the rolex turnograph was the first regular production rolex to use a rotating bezel to mark time, and it would serve as inspiration for the submariner and the gmtmaster. This magnificent womens watch from wittnauer strikes a balance between precision craftsmanship and an elegant design. Wittnauer was a watch and timepiece company, founded in 1885 by swiss immigrant albert. The idea of a rotating bezel to act as reference device for checking the time was beginning to catch on in the early 1950s. Find great deals on mens wittnauer watches at kohls today. But like so many watch brands, wittnauer folded in the face of budget crises in the mid1980s, causing longines to dissolve their relationship with wittnauer. 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. Wittnauer watches began with albert wittnauer, who created his brand of watches in new york in 1880. The manufacture and distribution of these models and styles has been discontinued. An in depth look inside the wittnauer watch company history a young man, albert wittnauer, had a dream of creating a durable watch which. Find great deals on wittnauer watches at kohls today. Wittnauer is truly a watch company rich in history and innovation and would make a fine new brand if done correctly and done by the swiss of course. Pick up a wittnauer savoy mens watch today to add to your collection or as a perfect gift for that special person.
The company began to produce military issue watches during the second world war. Some watchmakers get their start simply by seeing an opportunity and seizing it. Wittnauer movements were initially made for them by. This is the point where some misconceptions formed, with some believing that longines purchased wittnauer, whose watches were poor quality longines movements or that wittnauer watches were using cases from longines etc. 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 history of wittnauer 1872 sixteenyear old albert wittnauer arrives in new york from switzerland. During world war ii, the company stopped manufacturing watches and switched to the manufacture of timing systems e. We will replace any defective or damaged items to ensure 100% satisfaction. He imported movements and watches from swiss brands like.
Even as a youth, wittnauer knew watchmaking, which made him a useful addition to his brotherinlaw j. Yet despite the triumphs of the wittnauer family and brand, they have faded into obscurity amid a complicated history. Our inhouse optical lab can install custom prescription lenses into any eyeglass frame and many sunglass styles. In 1957, wittnauer announced a line of 14 cameras with lenses and accessories. He came to work for his brotherinlaw, eugene robert, an importer of fine swiss timepieces by. Albert wittnauer immigrated to new york city in the 1870s, a lad of sixteen with ambitions as wide as the atlantic.
The history of the wittnauer watch brand large vintage watches. Also located in the new building is a subsidiary, the brighton watch case company, which manufactures gold, platinum and diamondstudded cases to house the. Wittnauer watches all prices for wittnauer watches on. Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced. The history of the wittnauer watch company youtube.
Walker are founded on claims of negligence, as well as of breach of warranty. Wittnauer company steadily grew in the united states under the leadership of albert. Wittnauer also sells pm testing equipment, scales and accessories. Enjoy free shipping and easy returns every day at kohls. From a simple battery replacement to a complete restoration, our swisstrained watchmakers perform a wide range of repairs with precision. What makes the airman bezel unique was its locking mechanism. The wittnauer company was established by swiss immigrant albert wittnauer and his brothers in new york in 1890, focused on watchmaking. In 1936, the wittnauer watch company joined with longines watches and became the longineswittnauer co. How to tell how much your vintage watch is worth bloomberg. Wittnauer does sell precious metals, but they sell a lot of plated coins too. Also history has proven that the franklin mint only goes back a few years and does not keep very good records of the products they manufacture and sell, or they are too lazy to look them up. In 1866 jacques eugene robert established his own watch importing company. Robert gave the title to albert wittnauer under the name the a. As such, many vintage wittnauer watches have serial numbers that are listed under the longines company.
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