Is Wittnauer made by Longines?
Is Wittnauer made by Longines?
In 1950 the Swiss company Longines bought Wittnauer, and marketed some very similar lines of watches under both brand names, maintaining separate factories.
Are Wittnauer watches Swiss?
Wittnauer is an American watch brand, but it was founded by a Swiss immigrant. That means that while these watches were marketed toward Americans, they incorporated elements of Swiss watch design. It is a pity that the brand became more and more obscure starting in the 1970s and continuing ever since.
When was Wittnauer founded?
1885, New York, NY
Wittnauer/Founded
How do you date a Longines pocket watch?
The serial number may also be engraved on the movement. To date your Longines watch, you can either take help from the serial number list below or identify the age and production year of your vintage Longines watch by ordering a certificate of authenticity or extract from the archives directly from Longines.
How can I tell how old my Longines watch is?
Vintage Longines watches have a 6 to 8 digit sequential serial number on their movements. As there is plenty of information about watches from various dates around online it is possible to roughly date a Longines watch by comparing to known dated serial numbers.
How do you authenticate Longines?
In order to get a certificate of authenticity, you need to send your watch to Longines for an examination by their watchmakers. Longines will authenticate the watch and provide you with a written document which describes the condition of the watch.
What are Longines watches worth?
Are Longines watches valuable? In this day and age, some models can easily sell on the preowned market for around $9,000. Their higher-end watches offer tremendous value since these are usually complicated mechanical timepieces that would sell for a whole lot more if they were from any other brand.
Do Longines watches have serial numbers?
Longines serial numbers can normally be found engraved on the caseback. Most often, the number is engraved on the outside of the case back, but in some cases, it may be engraved on the inside, which means you need to remove the case back in order to access it. The serial number may also be engraved on the movement.
Where is the serial number on a Longines watch?
What is the history of the Wittnauer watch?
Wittnauer watches began with Albert Wittnauer, who created his brand of watches in New York in 1880. In 1936, the Wittnauer watch company joined with Longines watches and became the Longines-Wittnauer Co. in a partnership that lasted until 1994.
Are Longines and Wittnauer watches the same?
In 1936, the Wittnauer Co. was sold by the Wittnauer family and renamed the Longines-Wittnauer Co., a name that became so linked in the minds of the public that most assume that Longines and Wittnauer watches are the same. In fact, they produced distinctly different movements, though both are of similar excellent quality.
Where can I find the serial number of my Longine watch?
Longines serial numbers are usually found on the back plate of the movement. Be sure to use the serial number on the movement (the works) of the watch. Do not use the serial number from the watch case.
Is Renaissance watch repair affiliated with the Longines company?
Click here for instructions on how to identify and open most common case types. Renaissance Watch Repair is not affiliated with the Longines company. The Longines name and names of various Longines watch models are trademarks of Longines and the Swatch Group, and are shown herein for educational purposes only.
