{"product_id":"wittnauer-professional-chronograph-as04180","title":"Wittnauer Professional Chronograph","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the 1960s and 70s sporty chronographs were all the rage. \u003c\/span\u003eThe popularity of sports like race car driving and sailing meant that watch manufactures were churning out sporty chronographs, many of which followed the templates set by the Omega Speedmaster\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor Heuer Carrera, with large, sturdy steel cases and streamlined dials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAs the decade wore on, many other brands capitalized on the success of these watches by releasing versions of their own, capturing the spirit of 1960s design with a unique flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThough an old brand with a long-established lineage in aviation, it was during this period that Wittnauer truly flourished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWith its cherry red bezel, the particular Reference 7004A is perhaps their most easily recognizable chronograph. The large stainless steel case, capped by the bright rotating bezel, and the oversized \"lollipop\" chronograph hand is unmistakable and hard to miss. This particular example is in outstanding condition throughout, featuring a rich even patination across the Tritium elements, sharply defined lugs, and a superb and rarely seen multi-link bracelet with signed clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLarge without being bulky, stylish without being flashy, in our opinion the 7004A ranks among some of the finest chronographs of the late 1960s and early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThey are indicative of a time and place when watches were more than just accessories, but indispensable tools that you wouldn’t leave home without.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWe’re sure you wouldn’t want to either.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wittnauer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39360066879575,"sku":"40990143","price":4650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS04180_40990143_WITTNAUER_PROFESSIONALCHRONOGRAPH_7004A-8.jpg?v=1628001901","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/wittnauer-professional-chronograph-as04180","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}