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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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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
Materials
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
Materials
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 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
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
