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Who owns Wittnauer?
Founded in 1885 by Swiss immigrant Albert Wittnauer, the watchmaking company today is owned by Bulova, which purchased the brand in 2001. Bulova, in turn, is owned by the Citizen Watch Co., a Japanese conglomerate. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Wittnauer pieces from top sellers around the world.
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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 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

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. 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 Steel Calendar Watch with Original Dial and Bracelet in New Condition
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Adjustable Calendar METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZ...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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