Bidspirit auction | Wittnauer 10K Gold Filled Vintage

Wittnauer 10K Gold Filled Vintage Men's Dress Watch with Original Presentation Box - This vintage Wittnauer wrist watch, produced as a Longines-Wittnauer product, features a manual wind movement. The watch is constructed with a 10 karat gold-filled bezel and a stainless steel case back. The champagne sunburst dial is designed with gold-toned applied Arabic numerals at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, interspersed with faceted arrow hour markers. It features dauphine hands and a central sweep seconds hand. The dial is signed WITTNAUER and marked SWISS below the 6 o'clock position. The case back bears the stamp 10K GOLD FILLED BEZEL STAINLESS BACK accompanied by a star hallmark. The timepiece is fitted with a period-correct Flex-Let expansion bracelet featuring 1/20 10 karat gold-filled tops and a stainless steel back. The lot includes the original gold-textured presentation box with a red velvet and silk-lined interior. The interior lid is printed with Wittnauer branding and a statement of the company's history as a maker of watches since 1866. The exterior of the box features an embossed crest reading A LONGINES WITTNAUER PRODUCT. Case size: 33mm Box measurements: 5 5/8 inches x 3 7/8 inches. The watch is in used vintage condition. The acrylic crystal shows numerous fine surface scratches and scuffs across the face. The gold-filled case exhibits light surface scratches and minor wear to the finish, particularly on the lug tips. The dial shows minor patination and light spotting consistent with age. The Flex-Let expansion bracelet is intact but displays significant accumulation of dust and residue between the links. The presentation box is in good structural condition with light wear to the gold-textured exterior and minor fraying to the interior silk lining. The mechanical movement is untested for timekeeping accuracy or functionality.