The show aired on cbs and longineswittnauer conveyed all rights to the u. The longines winged hourglass actually a winged clepsydra for those who care about such things is the oldest registered trademark for a watch company, having been registered in 1880. This watch was made by the wittnauer watch company circa 1925, located in switzerland. Longines wittnauer watches were manufactured between 1936 and 1994. Swiss watch brand longines to partner with chi al shaqab. The wittnauer choraliers and the longines symphonette. The wittnauer company was established by swiss immigrant albert wittnauer and his brothers in new york in 1890, focused on watchmaking. Make offer superb rare longineswittnauer 2002 perp. During the 1980s and early 90s longineswittnauer entered a period of decline that sent the company into a tail. 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. Wittnauer later became longines wittnauer, still located in switzerland.
Wn4099 if youd like to add this item to compare, you need to remove one of the other five items. This longines wittnauer accomplish regulatotions to be designed as an5743 of. Case the case is nickel, openface and in excellent condition. Youll also find the longines wittnauer name on ads and some boxes for lecoultre u.
Vintage wittnauer revue my love for vintage wittnauer is well documented here on timepiece chronicle. Vintage longines wittnauer 11b swiss gilded 10 krgp mens. In 1994 longines were bought by smh the precursor to the swatch group which the new york times referred to as a cartel of watch. Vc and jlc partnered with longines to use their pipeline to create lecoultre watches. The show aired on cbs and longineswittnauer conveyed all. Discover a full range of wittnauer watches on chrono24. These watches tend to have thinner profiles for a sleeker appearance. Whilst today they lurk in cheap plastic cabinets at drug stores and bargain bins, the wittnauer of yesteryear made some truly amazing watches that graced the wrists of adventures, movie stars and astronauts. The winged hourglass logo first appeared on longines watches in about 1867. Wittnauer compasses are compasses made by the longines wittnauer company for the u. 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. Jul 12, 2017 vintage longines 370 wittnauer watch co. Youll also find the longineswittnauer name on ads and some boxes for lecoultre u.
This longines wittnauer accomplish regulatotions to be designed as an5743 of the us army. As such, many vintage wittnauer watches have serial numbers that are listed under the longines company. Unfollow longines wittnauer watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Your longines watch is an exceptional object, inspired by craftsmanship forged from tradition, elegance and performance. Both companies were founded by immigrants to america in the late 1800s. Valjoux 72 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, silvered dial, black arabic numerals, blued steel hands, outer. Vintage longines wittnauer 12 hour recorder with solid stainless steel case, original dial and high grade valjoux 72 column wheel movement. Wittnauer very rare vintage 60s longines wittnauer model 3525. First waterproof, shockproof and antimagnetic watch allproof, helped commander richard e. Wittnauer was the favorite watch of navigators, astronomers, geographers and explorers. Regardless of the model, it requires regular servicing to ensure perfect lasting operation. Longineswittnauer watches were manufactured between 1936 and 1994. Whilst today they lurk in cheap plastic cabinets at drug stores and bargain bins. Vintage longineswittnauer watches are highly sought after by collectors but remain affordable.
Mens wittnauer crystal accent black ip chronograph watch model. Wittnauer mechanical handwinding wristwatches for sale ebay. Wittnauer remained independent until 2001 when it was purchased by bulova. Aug 25, 20 longines established a relationship with wittnauer to import their calibers to the ny plant to be installed inside american made cases. While importing fine swiss watches to new york, he discovered a need for watches that were as. Ladies wittnauer diamond accent goldtone watch with rectangular motherofpearl dial model. This model is the 7 jeweled a11 with 2 barrels for 8 days reserve power. The second hands rotate in a sweeping motion, moving continuously around the dial. Kate winslet, the magnificent oscarwinning actress, joined the longines family in 2010. Albert wittnauer was a swiss immigrant who arrived in new york city in 1872 at the age of 16. 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. These framed, great american triumphs medal caught our. Wittnauer triple register valjoux 72 chronograph 1960s.
Eugene robert, in new york to work in the family watch import business. The longines company first set up business in a modest little office at 24 john street, new york city, in 1866. Made in swiss mens wrist watch longines wittnauer wath co inc, 11b gold plated 10 krgp. United states of america canada north and south america europe. The wittnauer choraliers and the longines symphonette an album of memories. National archives and records administration arc identifier 95866 local identifier lwlw265 longineswittnauer with walter c. Ww2wwii vintage longineswittnauer compass with box. The wittnauer allproof watch, the first fully waterproof, shock absorbent, antimagnetic watch joins the ranks of the worlds famous iconic watches by passing various challenging endurance tests. Longines established a relationship with wittnauer to import their calibers to the ny plant to be installed inside american made cases.
Wittnauer company moves operations to 30 west 36th street. Make offer superb rare longines wittnauer 2002 perp. A watch collection of vintage wittnauer, max bill junghans. During the 1980s and early 90s longines wittnauer entered a period of decline that sent the company into a tail spin.
New listing longines wittnauer automatic mystery fancy hands mens watch cal 11arg 17j runs. Wittnauer watches all prices for wittnauer watches on chrono24. Great american triumphs 40 of total 60 medals so tonight we went to a local auction, there were a few things we kinda wanted. Motion picture films of television interviews with significant newsmakers of the early 1950s, ca. Aug 25, 2015 vintage estate auction watch haul seiko hamilton and longines by wittnauer. Wittnauer company moves operations to 30 west 36th.
In 1936, the wittnauer watch company joined with longines watches and became the longines wittnauer co. From that day longines has long been associated with timekeeping at major sporting events. Wittnauer later became longineswittnauer, still located in switzerland. But the longines heritage classic is a watch whose very art deco sector dial design, a historical style associated with use in scientific settings, benefits from leaving it out. In fact, a longines wittnauer chronograph was in the final three beside rolex and omega.
Wittnauer compasses are compasses made by the longineswittnauer company for the u. Valjoux 72 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, silvered dial, black arabic numerals, blued steel hands, outer tachometer sale, three engineturned subsidiary dials for 12 hour and 30 minute registers and constant seconds, circular waterresistant case, polished bezel, two round chronograph buttons in the band, screw back, case. In this authors opinion, longines wittnauer is one. Both brands maintained separate factories in switzerland. This copy was dubbed from a 34 video held at the national archives. In 1885, 16yearold swiss immigrant, albert wittnauer joined his brotherinlaw, j. Yes, the company used the full longines wittnauer name on boxes, paperwork, advertisements, etc. Wittnauer brody quartz movement black dial mens watch wn3046. Ten years after the first wittnauer watch was produced, eugene bestowed the title of a.
Whats the connection between longines and wittnauer. Regardless of the model, it requires regular servicing to ensure perfect lasting. Thanks to longiness position within the swatch group, the l893. Yes, the company used the full longineswittnauer name on boxes, paperwork, advertisements, etc. The longines company first set up business in a modest little office at. Vintage estate auction watch haul seiko hamilton and longines by wittnauer. 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. Antique and vintage wittnauer wristwatches collectors weekly. Wittnauer watches began with albert wittnauer, who created his brand of watches in new york in 1880. In 1936, the wittnauer watch company joined with longines watches and became the longines. The second hands rotate in a sweeping motion, moving continuously. In 2001 the bulova corporation purchased the wittnauer watch company, a natural fit of famous brands each with a century of historical firsts. In 1866, albert charles wittnauer, a man well versed in the science of horology, introduced to america the famous line longines watches.
Wittnauer watches all prices for wittnauer watches on. Wittnauer yellow gold 35mm manual winding 14k wittnauer longines new. Lowdermilk brought to you by longines, worlds most honored watch. Unfollow longines wittnauer to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
In fact, a longineswittnauer chronograph was in the final three beside rolex and omega. Vintage longines wittnauer watches are highly sought after by collectors but remain affordable. 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 handwound mechanical wristwatches are both beautiful and traditional. He began working for his brotherinlaw, eugene robert. Vintage longines wittnauer 11b swiss gilded 10 krgp mens etsy. Our story born of american ingenuity with swiss roots, wittnauer was built on the timehonored tradition of durable and dependable watches. Eight years later in 1880 the first wittnauer watches were being made. This show was produced on 08221952 by longineswittnauer watch co.
156 1012 1029 1499 808 793 371 582 975 200 496 373 1320 797 982 1117 224 643 609 282 290 349 169 55 1470 317 955 145 1399 883 113 613 392 234 64 1011 1414 1023 1305 1321 315 379 1268 712 194