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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 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 Yellow Gold Filled with Rare Engine Turned Dial Automatic Watch, 1950s
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Dress Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA: 1950's
DIMENSIONS: Length 38mm X Diameter 34mm
MOVEMENT /...
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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
Materials
Gold-filled
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 3 Register Chronograph Stainless Steel Racing Wristwatch, Circa 1950
By Wittnauer
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Stunning and rare circa 1960 Wittnauer 3 register chronograph gentleman's wristwatch in very good condition from Bracken Jewelers (Los Angeles, California).
Amazing example with ex...
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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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
Diamond, Rose Gold
