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WITTNAUER, PROFESSIONAL CHRONOGRAPH, REF. 242T

Estimated price for orientation: 3 000 $

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Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Wittnauer
Display: Analog Features: Chronograph
Band Material: Stainless Steel


CIRCA: 1960sCASE MATERIAL: Stainless SteelBRACELET MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
BRACELET SIZE: 7.6 inches DIAL: Matte BlackMOVEMENT: Manual FUNCTIONS: Time and Chronograph Christie's description: The Wittnauer Professional Chronograph reference 242T is a historically-important and uncommon watch. This watch competed against the Omega Speedmaster and Rolex Daytona to become flight-qualified for NASA missions. The dial is very Space Age in appearance. It features an outer decimal scale, large luminous plots, and a lollipop seconds hand. The watch features a rare Wittnauer bracelet. Stem head shows the Wittenauer "W." (see photo)Not verifiable: The inside is probably the legendary Valjoux 72 chronograph, which was also used by Rolex. This same watch is currently priced above $6000.00 elsewhere.