WITTNAUER
Wittanuer is an American watch brand founded in 1880 by a Swiss immigrant, Alber Wittnauer. "That means that while these watches were marketed toward Americans, they incorporated elements of Swiss watch design."
"Since 1867 Maker of Watches of The Highest Character"
WITTNAUER
Dive Automatic
Wristwatch
A rare timepiece, this is vintage Wittnauer diver automatic wristwatch, reference 1003-W100. This watch was released in the 1970s as a collaboration between Wittnauer and Seiko.
It is a self-winding watch powered by a Wittnauer Watch Co. movement, caliber W100 (702N), 17 jewels, sweep second, day/date indicator, unadjusted, Japan made.
Very unique and attractive with artistic qualities, still the original two-tone black and blue dial that features gray, orange, and silver color accents design, luminous hour markers, silver/luminous matching hands and white sweep second hand. The day/date indicator is located at 3 o’clock. The dial is also signed with the Wittnauer name and Automatic.
This watch is cased in a 37mm cushion all stainless-steel case. It also features a bidirectional rotating backelite bezel with yellow and black accents and luminous triangle top position – Beaware that the bezel is not in perfect condition. Orignal signed Wittnauer crown.
It comes with a vintage Speidel U.S.A. flex bracelet that will fit a 61/2” (16.5cm) wrist.
This watch is in good condition. It runs very well and keeps great time.
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions, or respectful offers.
Movement:
Wittnauer Watch Co.
Seventeen 17 Jewels
Unajusted
Cal. W100 (702N)
Japan
Case Back Markings:
Wittnauer Watch Co.
British Crown Colony
Hong Kong
Stainless Steel
1003-W100
Measurements (mm):
Case Diameter 37
Case Diameter with Crown 38
Case Lug to Lug 46
Case Thickness 12
Lug Width 10
Band Width 22
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
It will be carefully packed.
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