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How old are Wittnauer watches?
Wittnauer is more than 135 years old. After immigrating from Switzerland, Albert Wittnauer created his watch company in New York City in 1885. Today, his company is headquartered in New Rochelle, New York. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Wittnauer watches from some of the world's top sellers.
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Art Deco Wittnauer Mens Wrist Watch Manual Antique 10K Gold Filled 1940's Vintag
By Wittnauer
Located in Dearborn, MI
Art Deco Wittnauer Mens Wrist Watch Manual Antique 10K Gold Filled 1940's Vintage Genuine Vintage Art Deco Wittnauer Wrist Watch Runs Great, Keeps Good Time 10K Yellow Gold Fill...
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches

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10k Gold, Gold-filled

Wittnauer 14Kt. Rose Gold 1940 Art Deco Ladies Watch with Ruby and Diamond Bezel
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 37mm Length X 14mm Di...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Wittnauer Art Deco Watch Tank Style Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 36mm Length X 26mm Width MOVEMENT / ...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Wittnauer Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch, circa 1950's
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 76 Revue DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Arabic Numerals / Gilt Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic watch by the renowned house of Wittnauer is done as a tonneau shape. The design was inspired by Louis Cartier. Cartier, when on a trip to Marseille France he saw barrels on the docks and realized that they barrel would make a perfect shape for a watch. So he designed one and the tonneau shaped...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Wittnauer 14Kt. Solid Gold Mid-Century Design with Original Period Bracelet 1960
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century / Reference 7787 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold with Original Gold Filled Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Diameter 14mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Bracelet / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic ladies watch...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Wittnauer Stainless Steel High Grade Chronograph with Original Dial, 1950's
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Two Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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