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Hello all,
I happened to be back home in Lancaster, Pa via my current home, Germany, and had the chance to poke around some antique shops. I walked into one that usually carries some nondescript vintage watches when I stumbled upon something quite interesting: the Wittnauer 2000.
Swiss I thought, but upon closer inspection, I realized "Japan" was on the dial and a quick search said that it was made by Orient! Well, the watch was literally NOS (maybe worn a handful of times) and was being sold with box, papers, and even the little clasp adjustment tool still taped to the underside of the box insert. The watch was being sold for $185 but $150 was the bargain struck.
Now, I must say, I am blown away by this interesting piece. It's big, bold and detailed! I did some reading and found that its perpetual calendar will "run out" at the end of 2015 which seem a shame that she's only now finding a willing wrist.
Here's my question...does anyone have any history on the linkage between Orient and Longines-Wittnauer that led to the licensing agreement on this piece? I'd love to know anything more about it!
For now, here are some pictures of my newest...she runs perfectly!
Mike
I happened to be back home in Lancaster, Pa via my current home, Germany, and had the chance to poke around some antique shops. I walked into one that usually carries some nondescript vintage watches when I stumbled upon something quite interesting: the Wittnauer 2000.
Swiss I thought, but upon closer inspection, I realized "Japan" was on the dial and a quick search said that it was made by Orient! Well, the watch was literally NOS (maybe worn a handful of times) and was being sold with box, papers, and even the little clasp adjustment tool still taped to the underside of the box insert. The watch was being sold for $185 but $150 was the bargain struck.
Now, I must say, I am blown away by this interesting piece. It's big, bold and detailed! I did some reading and found that its perpetual calendar will "run out" at the end of 2015 which seem a shame that she's only now finding a willing wrist.
Here's my question...does anyone have any history on the linkage between Orient and Longines-Wittnauer that led to the licensing agreement on this piece? I'd love to know anything more about it!
For now, here are some pictures of my newest...she runs perfectly!
Mike
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