Vintage Wittnauer Geneve 4000 Diver Watch w/Orange Patina,Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR

Description: ***********FOR PARTS/REPAIR - Although the manual wind movement will sometimes run consistently other times it'll stop sporadically. Additionally, after winding the crown the watch needs to be gently spun face down on a soft, flat surface in order to jump-start the seconds hand. Lastly, the case shows pitting. Given that the movement doesn't run as it should and considering its unknown service history a complete overhaul is required.***********This seldom seen vintage 1960's Wittnauer Geneve 4000 diver has a near pristine matte black "T SWISS T" signed dial (majority of the imperfections seen are on the crystal) and the original lume, which remains fully intact and no longer glows after being exposed to bright light, has aged gracefully to a perfectly matching toasted orange hue. The stainless steel bezel, which has lost some of its black enamel paint and rotates smoothly bidirectionally, presents nicely with the lume pip complementing the dial and patina beautifully. The all stainless steel case shows significant wear and pitting. The outside of the case back is personalized. The inside of the case back is stamped "WITTNAUER WATCH CO INC" followed by "STAINLESS STEEL" and "C 11 KS 4000." The crystal needs to be replaced.The 17 jewels unadjusted Swiss "WITTNAUER WATCH CO. INC." stamped C11KS manual wind movement with semi-quickset date function sometimes runs consistently while at others times it'll stop sporadically. Additionally, after winding the original, signed non-screwdown crown the watch needs to be gently spun face down on a soft, flat surface in order to jump-start the seconds hand. The semi-quickset date function works by manually rolling over a new date and then moving the hour hand repeatedly between the 19.5 and 24 hour marks until the desired date has been reached. The crown winds buttery smooth. Given that the movement doesn't run as it should and considering its unknown service history a complete overhaul is required. This watch measures approximately 37 mm excluding the crown, approximately 41 mm including the crown and approximately 19.5 mm between the lugs. Case thickness, measured from the bottom of the case back to the top of the bezel, is approximately 8.5 mm. Including the crystal thickness measures approximately 11 mm.Given that the movement doesn't run as it should and considering its unknown service history a complete overhaul is required. As such there are no warranties, express or implied, attached with the sale of this watch. Vintage means old and while my personal belief is that old-school means better quality and workmanship, things can and do go wrong from time to time. For this watch that time is now. Any servicing costs going forward are your responsibility.Please thoroughly read this entire listing and kindly ask any and all questions you may have prior to buying as this sale is final and no refunds of any kind will be given. And please study the 24 high magnification pictures carefully as they are part of the description and serve as an accurate representation of the condition of this watch.Expedited and insured shipping along with signature confirmation will be provided. Thanks for looking!***********FOR PARTS/REPAIR - Although the manual wind movement will sometimes run consistently other times it'll stop sporadically. Additionally, after winding the crown the watch needs to be gently spun face down on a soft, flat surface in order to jump-start the seconds hand. Lastly, the case shows pitting. Given that the movement doesn't run as it should and considering its unknown service history a complete overhaul is required.***********

Price: 595 USD

Location: Brea, California

End Time: 2024-09-02T23:28:41.000Z

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