April 25, 2009, 16:51
Michael O'BrienWittnauer I need help identifying
I picked this movement up at a watch show last month because I have never seen one before. It is very clean and has good balance but what is it?
The movement is marked
Wittnauer Watch Co Inc
Seven 7 Jewels
Swiss
Unadjusted
The movement is 19 Lignes
April 25, 2009, 19:09
Tom BrownI wonder if it isn't some kind of bank vault timer, or something like that.
Tom
April 25, 2009, 21:44
Eddie G. HinesHELLO TOM, WHAT I BELIEVE YOU HAVE IS A WITTENOUR AIRCRAFT CLOCK I HAVE CLEANED AND REPAIRED SEVERAL OF THESE FOR AN AIRCRAFT SALVAGE COMPANY THEY ARE REALLY HIGH QUALITY ITEMS. IT WOULD BRING A GOOD PRICE ON EBAY. TAKE CARE EDDIE
April 25, 2009, 22:16
Tom BrownMike
Eddie is right, mine was just a guess
Here is a link to some more info & photos;
http://mvheadrick.free.fr/photos/aircraft.htmlTom
April 25, 2009, 22:42
Michael O'BrienEddie, does it look complete? What do you think its worth?
Tom, Great link
Thanks for the help
April 26, 2009, 08:14
Eddie G. HinesGREETINGS MICHAEL, FROM WHAT I CAN SEE IT LOOKS COMPLETE, THOSE CLOCKS ARE REALLY GOOOD TIME KEEPERS THAT IS AN EARLIER WITTENOUR THE LATER ONES ARE MADE BY REVUE THOMAN AND THEY ARE NOT AS DELICATE AS THIS ONE. IF YOU HAD A COMPLETE CLOCK THE VALUE WOULD BE APPROX. 290.00 TO 350.00. I HAVE SOME CASES AND DIALS THAT BELONG TO THE SALAGE CO. IF THEY BARE WILLING TO PART WITH THEM I WILL SELL YOU A CASE DIAL AND HANDS HOWEVER IT IS THEIR PARTS LET ME KNOW AND I WILL CHECK ON IT. IS THE BALANCE STAFF INTACT? TAKE CARE. EDDIE
April 26, 2009, 10:54
Michael O'BrienHi Eddie,
Yes the balance is good. Please check with the to see how much they would want. It sounds like it is worth more complete than in parts.
Mike
April 29, 2009, 16:49
Eddie G. HinesGREETINGS MIKE, I CHECKED WITH THE AIR CRAFT SALVAGE CO. AND THEY WILL NOT SELL ANY PARTS. IF IN THE FUTURE THAT CHANGES I WILL LET YOU KNOW. EDDIE
April 29, 2009, 16:52
Michael O'BrienThanks Eddie,
Would they like to buy the movement? If so how much?
Mike
May 06, 2009, 08:16
Eddie G. HinesGREETINGS MIKE, I TALKED TO THE SALVAGE CO. THEY ARE NOT INTERESTED IN THE MOVEMENT. PERHAPS LATER. TAKE CARE. EDDIE