Wittnauer 2 Register Chronograph c.1940s
Wittnauer 2 Register Chronograph c.1940s
When it comes to vintage chronographs, especially mid-century pieces, you often see them in two general classes: clean and attractive, or nearly trashed with wear and damage.
This early Wittnauer chronograph certainly falls in the former grouping. With a lovely aged dial (what some label “patina”) and a robust, desirable Venus 150 pillar wheel movement, it’s hard to find a better styled modest, affordable chronograph than this guy.
Paired with a vintage, period-correct JB Champion Scandia calf leather band, your wrist will certainly look like a blast from the past.
Movement: Venus 150 (17 jewels, 18,000 bph)
Case: Stainless steel
Powered: Handwind chronograph
Case Width: 32.6mm (34.9mm incl. crown)
Case Length: 39.8mm
Lug Width: 18mm
Crystal: Acrylic
Band: Vintage, period correct JB Champion single-stitch, handcrafted Scandia calf leather band
Function - This watch winds by hand, rotating the crown clockwise to begin powering the watch. The chronograph function is initiated after winding by pressing the top pusher to start the timing, pressing the bottom pusher to stop, and pressing the bottom pusher again to reset the chronograph.
[All vintage watches are expected to function as described. However, due to age and generally unknown service history (unless otherwise stated), these watches may not keep time as accurately as new or quartz (battery) watches. This is completely normal and does not indicate that there is a major problem. Like your automobile, all mechanical watches will likely need to be serviced at some point in time. Please keep this in mind, as there is no guarantee regarding when these vintage watches may need standard maintenance. Every watch sold by Buying On Time is done so with the expectation that it is not currently in need of service or repair, unless noted. We guarantee that all watches sold are accurately described and in the stated condition when they leave our hands.]