VTG Longines/Wittnauer/Kreisler 10K GF 17J Black Dial Men's Tank Wristwatch◇Runs

Description: VTG Longines Wittnauer Art DecoMen's Golden Wing Tank Wristwatch Features: 100% Original - Running Stylized Black Dial - 17 Jewel 10K Yellow Gold Filled - No MonoPLUS Kreisler Quality Stainless Flex Wristband - Matched, Polished Gold Accurate TimePristine Aesthetics Throughout Pre-owned, Fine Estate ItemBarely worn - don't miss ! Stunning day to evening, casual to dress, early vintage quality Longines- Wittnauer Art Deco CLASSIC men's wristwatch: ▪ Golden Wings have a centered "X", appearing directly below Longines' name. ▪ Rare, custom designed pristine mineral crystal features a distinctive domed vertical rise on center. ▪ Distinctive, easy to read, gold even hours, hands; all pop against the black dial . . very handsome.▪ All hands are original including the lower inset seconds' dial.▪ High-end, superior quality original "Kreisler, USA" flex wristband is stamped on clasp & "Kreisler" stamp repeats on every interior link backing of flex expansion band .. plus ▪ Tapered design edges & ends ▪ Sturdy, durable 10K gold clad polished wristband designed to match/enhance Longines' polished 10K yellow gold; matches perfectly. ▪ Manual wind; time hands can be adjusted normally. RUNNING: This watch starts & runs on manual wind; seconds' hand also observed operating accurately. Timepiece continued running during inspection disassembly, reassembly, final light polish & beyond. SEE video. Stamps & Hallmarks:Exterior Timepiece - "10K GOLD FILLED" Wristband stamped - Kreisler, USA & Stainless Steel (polished gold) InteriorSeventeen 17 J, 8176564, 7990366"Longine's Wittnauer Watch Co., New York, Geneva, Montreal Dimensions - Approx: 1.44 x 1.0 inch - dimensions of case 7.0 mm - case thickness 6.6 inch - inside band length without expansion 42.0 grams CONDITION: External aesthetics are virtually pristine. Disregard tiny faint white spots seen in pics 6, 7; camera reflection/non-existant. Interior also super clean. No obvious abuse anywhere including bezel, snap case back, or wristband. Excellent overall condition inside & out. A vintage drawstring dark cloth pouch is included. Reference Info: Background ▶️Wittnauer has been producing watches since the 1880s, but its long association with the luxury watch company Longines has resulted in the production of some of the finest watches ever made. Longines-Wittnauer watches were manufactured between 1936 and 1994. Vintage Longines-Wittnauer watches are highly sought after by collectors but remain affordable. Longines parted company with Wittnauer in 1994. Wittnauer remained independent until 2001 when it was purchased by Bulova. In 2010, Wittnauer remained its own distinctive brand, according to Interwatches.com and Longines.com. Identification Wittnauer watches can be identified by using a jeweler’s loupe or magnifying glass to examine the dial. ✔ The Wittnauer name probably won’t appear on the outside of the case back of vintage models. Most pre-1960s Wittnauers have no identification on the case back. By the mid 1960s, the name was engraved on the back. Automatic Versus Wind-Up The dial also will help the watch owner identify the Wittnauer as an automatic self-winding model or manual wind version. Wittnauer self-winding watches will have the word “automatic” printed above the 6 or under the Wittnauer name at the top of the dial. Manual winding watches will have no identification.✔ Opening the Case Vintage Wittnauer case backs can be removed to identify the movement and the engravings inside the case back. ✔ Vintage models either have a snap-down ✔ or screw-down case back. Snap-down versions can be pried open with a watchmaker’s case blade. The screw-down versions can be twisted counterclockwise with the palm of your hand and removed. The inside of the case back should have “Longines Wittnauer Watch Co.” engraved on it. ✔ The Movement “Wittnauer” should be engraved inside the movement case. A serial number should appear on the movement.✔ The serial number can be matched against the Longines-Wittnauer list. Obtaining the serial number list on post-1994 Wittnauers may be more difficult and may require contacting a retail Wittnauer watch dealer. It's not recommended that novice collectors open case backs on contemporary watches. Shipping & Returns ▶️Be sure to ask all questions prior to purchase; quick response.▶️Sold as-is; 🚫 NO RETURN offered. 🇺🇸 Ships via USPS Ground Advantage for domestic deliveries inside the United States, fully insured. 🌐 International delivery shipped through eBay International Shipping. 🌐 Buyers are responsible for paying customs &/or import charges for International deliveries outside the United States. THANKS FOR LOOKING !

Price: 395 USD

Location: Los Gatos, California

End Time: 2024-09-30T10:09:36.000Z

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