{"product_id":"wittnauer-chronograph-as01744","title":"Wittnauer Chronograph","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWittnauer is a brand that's been picking up traction on the vintage market in the past few years, and for good reason. Their Professional line has become increasingly desirable as more and more collectors realize their worth. They combine sturdy steel cases with distinctive dials and a history that's just as reputable as other horological heavy-hitters like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/breitling-1450-chronograph-1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Breitling Reference 1450 Chronograph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBreitling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/universal-geneve-tri-compax-2\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Universal Genève Tri-Compax \"\u003eUniversal Genève\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFrom the brand's inception in the 1880s, Wittnauer gained a reputation for their excellent complicated watches. Aviators like Amelia Earhart piloted their planes with instruments made by Wittnauer. Daredevil aviator Jimmy Mattern wore a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/wittnauer-sold\/products\/wittnauer-allproof\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wittnauer AllProof\"\u003eWittnauer AllProof\u003c\/a\u003e in his attempted flight around the world in 1933. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/longines\/products\/longines-ultrachron-automatic\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Longines UltraChron Automatic\"\u003eLongines\u003c\/a\u003e formally bought Wittnauer in the 1950s, and the brand continued to produce exceptional chronographs at a more competitive price point than their Swiss contemporaries. But like so many watch brands, Wittnauer folded in the face of budget crises in the mid-1980s, causing Longines to dissolve their relationship with Wittnauer. But their watches remain, a testament to their ingenuity and elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis watch, the Reference 8023-241T, dating from the 1960s, features a dial in a black-and-white \"reverse panda\" color-way, with accents of blue and red in the outer tachymeter and telemeter scales and red . At 38mm the size is particularly desirable for today's collectors. The watch is also powered by a dependable movement, the 14Y, a modified Landeron 249 produced especially for Wittnauer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe've been touting Wittnauer chronographs for years, and this one perfectly encapsulates the reason why. Coming complete with both inner and outer boxes, papers, and a coveted JB Champion bracelet with a Wittnauer clasp, this is a veritable time capsule. Lovingly preserved, it withstood the test of time with grace and stye, and will do so for many more years to come. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wittnauer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28335066689,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Wittnauer_241T_Chronograph_Bracelet_Box_AS01744_1.jpg?v=1478554787","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/wittnauer-chronograph-as01744","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}