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Wittnauer Yellow Gold Filled with Rare Engine Turned Dial Automatic Watch, 1950s
Wittnauer Yellow Gold Filled with Rare Engine Turned Dial Automatic Watch, 1950s

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

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Vintage Wittnauer Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, 1960s
Vintage Wittnauer Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, 1960s

Vintage Wittnauer Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, 1960s

By Wittnauer

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1960's Vintage Wittnauer Automatic Reference 9002. Stainless Steel Case. 34mm wide.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Deco 14 Karat Gold Wittnauer Automatic Watch with Original Suede Band
Vintage Deco 14 Karat Gold Wittnauer Automatic Watch with Original Suede Band

Vintage Deco 14 Karat Gold Wittnauer Automatic Watch with Original Suede Band

By Wittnauer

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Wittnaur 14k yellow gold watch with a round face and an automatic movement. The watch is in the Art Deco style with an original black suede band with a 14k gold buckle.. ...

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Mid-20th Century Swazi Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Vintage Rubina 14 Karat Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Black Crocodile Band
Vintage Rubina 14 Karat Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Black Crocodile Band

Vintage Rubina 14 Karat Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Black Crocodile Band

By Wittnauer

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Rubina 14k yellow gold watch with a round face and an automatic movement. The watch is in the contemporary style with a new black crocodile band.. The watch is in mint c...

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Wittnauer Yellow Gold Filled Original Dial Art Deco Automatic Watch
Wittnauer Yellow Gold Filled Original Dial Art Deco Automatic Watch

Wittnauer Yellow Gold Filled Original Dial Art Deco Automatic Watch

By Wittnauer

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14K Yellow Gold Filled DIMENSIONS: 42mm X 34mm CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Automa...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Wittnauer Geneve Stainless Steel Automatic Diver's Wristwatch Ref 8007
Wittnauer Geneve Stainless Steel Automatic Diver's Wristwatch Ref 8007

Wittnauer Geneve Stainless Steel Automatic Diver's Wristwatch Ref 8007

By Wittnauer

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Wittnauer Geneve diver's watch with an automatic caliber 53, 17-Jewel movement.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Wittnauer Geneve Stainless Steel Automatic Diver's Wristwatch Ref 8007
Wittnauer Geneve Stainless Steel Automatic Diver's Wristwatch Ref 8007

Wittnauer Geneve Stainless Steel Automatic Diver's Wristwatch Ref 8007

By Wittnauer

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Wittnauer Geneve diver's watch with an automatic caliber 53, 17-Jewel movement.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Wittnauer YGF Automatic, circa 1960s
Wittnauer YGF Automatic, circa 1960s

Wittnauer YGF Automatic, circa 1960s

By Wittnauer

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A great looking and unusual Wittnauer, circa 1960’s self winding model. Featuring a 34mm diameter YGF case with original (now somewhat weathered) gloss black dial with applied gold...

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Wittnauer Stainless Steel Automatic, circa 1960s
Wittnauer Stainless Steel Automatic, circa 1960s

Wittnauer Stainless Steel Automatic, circa 1960s

By Wittnauer

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A great looking and unusual Wittnauer late 1950’s early 1960’s self winding model ref 2312 remenescent of the Universal Geneve Pole Router designs of the era. Featuring a 33mm diamet...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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Wittnauer Automatic For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate wittnauer automatic for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Stainless Steel and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Take a look at a wittnauer automatic featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Finding a wittnauer automatic for sale for men should be easy, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Wittnauer Automatic?

On average, a wittnauer automatic at 1stDibs sells for $1,325, while they’re typically $500 on the low end and $3,663 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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Questions About Wittnauer

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To tell if your Wittnauer watch is real, the watchmaker suggests that you contact its customer service department. You can find the contact information for the Swiss company on its official website. You will likely need to provide your watch's seven-digit serial number, which is usually found on the movement. Find a diverse assortment of Wittnauer watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    Wittnauer is more than 135 years old. After immigrating from Switzerland, Albert Wittnauer created his watch company in New York City in 1885. Today, his company is headquartered in New Rochelle, New York. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Wittnauer watches from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    Yes, some Wittnauer watches have batteries. Examples of battery-driven Wittnauer watches include some models from the Laureate, Pegasus, Polara and other lines. An authorized Wittnauer repair technician can replace the batteries in the maker's timepieces for you. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Wittnauer watches.