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Wittnauer with Breguet numerals

  1. Dre Feb 14, 2016

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    Hi OF,

    I acquired this watch a while ago and I've just gotten the chance to inspect the watch closely including opening the caseback. The watch runs great when I first tested it and I completely forgotten about it for a while.

    I was just wondering about the serial number on the caseback though, there seems to be 2 of them. One is outside, and the other one is inside caseback. I know that some brand like Universal for example, have a case serial number as well. But I don't really know much about Wittnauer.

    Does anyone know how to date them? What do you think about the second number on the inside caseback serial number, it's seems to be 2 numbers on top of the other. Any of your comments about the watch would be appreciated! Please see the photos below.


    Thanks heaps

    Andre

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  2. DirtyDozen12 Thanks, mystery donor! Feb 14, 2016

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    Hi Andre,

    Unfortunately, I am not aware of any information regarding Wittnauer serial numbers and dates.

    As you may know, Wittnauer used a variety of movements (AS, Revue, ETA, Valjoux, Venus, etc.) in their watches. They also seemed to use more than one system for numbering their watches.

    Anyway, nice piece! Here's mine.

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  3. Dre Feb 14, 2016

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    Yes! Including the number on the lug, there are 3 serial numbers in total on my watch! Do you reckon it's safe to say the watch is from the 40s?

    Dibs on your watch! I was actually hunting for that 24 hours dial when I got this one!
     
  4. DirtyDozen12 Thanks, mystery donor! Feb 14, 2016

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    I would agree that your watch looks to be from the 1940s. It also seems to combine 2 separate numbering systems however I do not know what any of the numbers represent.
    Dibs noted. I quite like the central circle on your dial and the Revue caliber. These old stainless steel Wittnauers are pretty great for the money.
     
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  5. ARP488 Oct 5, 2017

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    Beautiful examples, been hunting for one for a little while . If any member here has one of these in good conditions and wants to let it go, please dm me!
     
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  6. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Oct 5, 2017

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    Dre .... DIBs!
     
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  7. ARP488 Oct 5, 2017

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    lol already there man been begging him a while
     
  8. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Oct 5, 2017

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    I need a two tone!
     
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  9. ARP488 Oct 5, 2017

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    :)
    I'd like both but you can have the two and I'll have the single for starters lmao ;);)
     
  10. Rman Oct 5, 2017

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    A guess: one was for Longines and one was for Wittnauer with the lug to verify a pairing between case, caseback and movement in the manner of Longines... IF this is the case your watch is likely post-1950. I contacted the current owners of Wittnauer seeking information last year and they told me they have literally nothing to share about dating watches or evaluation. Kinda amazing to buy a company and not acquire any records. Nice watches you guys.
     
  11. Dre Oct 5, 2017

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    Quite the thread revival here, here are some wrist shots of these beauties ;)

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  12. Dial & Bezel Oct 10, 2017

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    Love them Breguet numerals!
     
  13. ARP488 Oct 10, 2017

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    Anyone else here own one? Dm me please
     
  14. Fost Oct 10, 2017

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