Wittnauer GMT Chrono
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Why We Love it
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Why We Love it
–A cushion cased GMT chronograph with cool hands and a two-tone bezel. If you’re anything like us, this watch will be hard to resist.
Wittnauer may not be around anymore, but Longine’s old sister company produced many fine Swiss watches in a fruitful partnership throughout the second half of the 20th century. This Chronograph GMT hails from that era, and it features everything collectors like to see in a late 60s/early 70s sports watch. Powered by the venerable Valjoux 72 manually wound chrono movement with added GMT functionality, and finished with a case, dial and hands of similarly high quality, the Wittnauer can go toe to toe with an of the era’s most collectible watches. The Mercedes handset looks downright fantastic, and who doesn’t love a faded Coke bezel? No one.
Some collectors refer to the Wittnauer as a “Poor Man’s Heuer”, since it is strikingly similar to the automatic Autavia GMTs, but we’re of two minds as to whether that’s a good way to categorize this watch. On one hand, both this and the Autavia are beautiful watches, and since the Wittnauer trades for half the price of the Autavia, it represents somewhat of a bargain. On the other hand, with the highest quality components of the day and an excellent pedigree of its own, the Wittnauer needs no comparison for collectors to be able to appreciate and desire it.
However you slice it, the Chrono GMT is a worthy addition to any collection, and quite the rare bird these days. Excellent examples, or for that matter, any example, are seldom available to buy, so don’t miss your chance to pick up one of the coolest vintage chronos out there.
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Condition
Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.
Warranty
We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.
International Buyers
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Shipping & Returns
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Shipping & Returns
+All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.
Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.
We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.
Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.
We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.
Wittnauer GMT Chrono
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