{"product_id":"wittnauer-professional-chronograph-exotic-dial-as01605","title":"Wittnauer Professional Chronograph Exotic Dial","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbert Wittnauer immigrated to New York City in the 1870s to work for his brother-in-law, an importer of fine Swiss timepieces like Jaeger-LeCoultre and Vacheron \u0026amp; Constantin. In 1885, at the age of only thirty-one, he established the A. Wittnauer Company. Soon after the company's establishment, Wittnauer became the distributor for Longines watches in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether with Longines, Wittnauer gained a reputation for their excellent aviation instruments and chronographs. Aviators such as Amelia Earhart piloted their planes with instruments made by Wittnauer. Daredevil aviator Jimmy Mattern wore a Wittnauer AllProof in his aborted flight around the world in 1933. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLongines 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 was forced to fold in the face of budget crises in the mid-1980s - caused in large part by the proliferation of Quartz - which lead Longines to dissolve their relationship with Wittnauer. Still, their watches remain, a testament to the brand's ingenuity and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch, the Reference 3256-228T, has everything you could want in a vintage chronograph. Perhaps the most interesting and unique feature of this watch is the dial. With a distinctive, exotic color scheme that just screams 70s, the dial plays off the elegantly tapered lugs, softening the strong retro vibe it exudes. It's also powered by a dependable movement, the 14Y, a modified Landeron 249 produced especially for Wittnauer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been touting Wittnauer chronographs for years, and for good reason. They combine sturdy steel cases with fun and interesting designs and a history that's just as reputable as other horological heavy-hitters like Universal Genève and Breitling. And, combined with a distinct design language, this vintage chrono is sure to garner some attention...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wittnauer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21891746369,"sku":null,"price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Wittnauer_Professional_Chornograph_Exotic_Dial_AS01605_1.jpg?v=1468443277","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/wittnauer-professional-chronograph-exotic-dial-as01605","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}