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Lot 0341: SWISS WITTNAUER GENEVE PROFESSIONAL CHRONOGRAPH WATCH

Seller: Christopher Kim (159)

This vintage Swiss-made Wittnauer Genève Professional wristwatch features a stainless steel case with a screw-down back and two round chronograph pushers. The silvered dial is detailed with applied hour markers, a 30-minute counter sub-dial at 3 o'clock, a running seconds sub-dial at 9 o'clock, and red and blue outer telemeter and tachymeter scales. The dial is signed "WITTNAUER Genève" with the brand's emblem below 12 o'clock and "PROFESSIONAL Chronograph" above 6 o'clock. The winding crown bears the embossed Wittnauer "W" insignia, and the case back is stamped "STAINLESS STEEL" with a faint hand-inscribed monogram. Fitted on a black leather strap with a stainless steel pin buckle bearing the Longines winged hourglass mark. horology, timepiece, bi-compax, manual wind, collector, 1950s, 1960s, mens timekeeper.

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The stainless steel case displays overall surface scratches and minor scuffs consistent with age and wear. The original dial exhibits noticeable patina, yellowing, and heavy spots of oxidation/foxing along the outer perimeter scale. The crystal shows light surface scratching. The leather strap shows creasing and edge wear. The stainless steel case back is scratched with a faint hand-engraved monogram.

Full L 10 in. Dial D 27.6 in. All measurements are approximate.

Estimate $1,200.00-$1,800.00

Starting Price $50.00