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Wittnauer wristwatch, caliber 11TN

Partially verified

This vintage Wittnauer wristwatch features a 29.4 mm gold-toned case fitted with a Swiss manual-wind movement. The seller reports the 17-jewel movement is caliber 11TN, based on the Revue 76 base caliber, stamped with serial number 013626. The dial is signed 'Wittnauer' and exhibits applied gold-tone Roman numerals alternating with baton indexes, sword hands, and a small subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. The dealer notes the case back is inscribed as cased and timed in the U.S.A. by Wittnauer in 10K rolled gold plate.

Front view of the Wittnauer wristwatch showing the dial, subseconds track at 6 o'clock, and leather strap
Front view of the Wittnauer wristwatch showing the dial, subseconds track at 6 o'clock, and leather strap — SECOND HAND HOROLOGY. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
secondhandhorology.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Wittnauer
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
WA-3339
Source-reported date
c. 1950s
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
013626

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Dial and Visual Presentation

Direct observation of the watch shows a light-toned dial bearing age patina, light surface marks, and scattered spotting. Applied gold-tone Roman numerals mark the alternate hours at II, IV, VIII, X, and XII, complemented by applied baton indexes at intermediate positions. Time is indicated by gold-tone sword hands paired with a subsidiary seconds hand at 6 o'clock.

The vendor describes the dial as a 'silver two-tone dial' exhibiting 'light patina indicative of its age' and notes it is signed 'Wittnauer' and 'Swiss'. The watch is fitted with a round gold-toned bezel and lugs, mounted on a two-piece black leather strap with a gold-toned buckle.

Evidence for this section
  • “Light-toned dial with scattered spotting, surface marks, and age patina.”
  • “The gorgeous silver two-tone dial features attractive gold-applied Roman numerals and gold sword-shaped hands with a gold stick sub second hand.”
  • “The dial is signed Wittnauer and Swiss.”

Casing and Dimensions

According to the seller's measurements, the case diameter is 29.4 mm, or 31.1 mm including the crown. The case lug-to-lug length is reported as 36.5 mm, case thickness as 9.9 mm, lug width as 16.2 mm, and band width as 15.5 mm.

The dealer transcribes the case back as signed 'Cased and Timed in U.S.A. by Wittnauer 10K Rolled Gold Plate 1103448'. These rear markings and material specifications are not visible in the provided dial photograph and rely entirely on the vendor's listing.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case diameter: 29.4 Case with Crown: 31.1 Case Lug to Lug: 36.5 Case Thickness: 9.9 Lug Width: 16.2 Band Width: 15.5”
  • “Case Back Signed: Cased and Timed in U.S.A. by Wittnauer 10K Rolled Gold Plate 1103448”

Reported Movement and Dating Limitations

The movement is not visible in the primary photograph. The dealer reports the mechanism as a 17-jewel unadjusted Swiss caliber 11TN based on the Revue 76 caliber, bearing serial number 013626 and stamped 'Wittnauer Inc. Watch Co. 013626 Seventeen 17 Jewels Unadjusted 11TN Swiss'.

The circa 1950s production date is a dealer estimate ('We believe this watch is from the 1950s') rather than a verified date derived from factory documentation. Movement condition, caliber identity, and operational claims remain unverified vendor statements.

Evidence for this section
  • “The Swiss movement is caliber 11TN based on caliber Revue 76, with 17 jewels, serial number 013626 and is unadjusted.”
  • “Movement: Wittnauer Inc. Watch Co. 013626 Seventeen 17 Jewels Unadjusted 11TN Swiss”
  • “We believe this watch is from the 1950s.”

Open research questions

  • Does direct inspection of the movement confirm the Revue 76 base architecture, caliber 11TN stamping, and any U.S. import code (such as AXA)?
  • Can the case back number 1103448 or movement number 013626 be tied to specific Wittnauer production records to refine the dealer's 1950s dating estimate?
  • Does inspection of the case exterior show wear or brassing through the reported 10K rolled gold plate?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Wittnauer wristwatch, caliber 11TN
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Caliber11TN (based on Revue 76)“The Swiss movement is caliber 11TN based on caliber Revue 76”
Jewel Count17 jewels“with 17 jewels, serial number 013626 and is unadjusted.”
Case Back MarkingCased and Timed in U.S.A. by Wittnauer 10K Rolled Gold Plate 1103448“Cased and Timed in U.S.A. by Wittnauer 10K Rolled Gold Plate 1103448”
Case Diameter29.4 mm“Case diameter: 29.4”
Subseconds Placement6 o'clock“The sub second is located at 6 o'clock.”
Case with Crown31.1 mm“Case with Crown: 31.1”
Case Lug to Lug36.5 mm“Case Lug to Lug: 36.5”
Case Thickness9.9 mm“Case Thickness: 9.9”
Lug Width16.2 mm“Lug Width: 16.2”
Band Width15.5 mm“Band Width: 15.5”

Visible details

  • Light-toned dial with scattered spotting, surface marks, and age patina.
  • Applied gold-tone Roman numerals at II, IV, VIII, X, and XII, with applied baton markers at intermediate hours.
  • Gold-tone sword-style hour and minute hands paired with a subsidiary seconds hand at 6 o'clock.
  • Gold-toned round bezel and lugs fitted to a black leather strap.

Research qualifications

  • The 1950s production date is a dealer estimate.
  • Movement caliber, internal markings, and rear case back inscriptions are obscured in the primary dial photograph and rest on vendor description.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Vintage Wittnauer Wristwatch Swiss Caliber 11TN 17 Jewels Watch – SECOND HAND HOROLOGY

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record fb97413008

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