The A. Wittnauer Co. was the exclusive sales agent for Longines starting in 1880, initiating a marriage that would stand the test of 114 years. In 1936, the Wittnauer family sold their interests and the brand was renamed the Longines-Wittnauer Co., a name that became so burnished in the public lexicon, that most people assume Longines and Wittnauer watches are one and the same. In fact, they produced different movements that were very individual to their brand.
Wittnauer was a Swiss company that made very nice watches, and this one is exceptionally nice as it is a dress watch in a 14K Solid Gold Case that measures 21 mm in diameter (without the crown), by 32 mm lug to lug, by 9 mm thick. The band ends are hidden under a beautifully curved pair of lugs and the silvered dial displays stylized and elongated applied "arrowhead" gold markers with double arrows at the 3 and the 9.
To make it even more spectacular Wittnauer has outfitted it with a two facet crystal that divides the dial East to West. You can detect the demising line looking straight down in the photos or it is more easily seen with the side view. We have fitted it with an 18mm, dark brown, croco grain band that suits it to a "T".
It has a seventeen jewel movement that is in excellent running condition and is representative of watches made in the late 1940s. Our one year warranty, for parts and labor, will allow you to buy with confidence!
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