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Lot 129
Wittnauer. A Fine Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch
Signed Wittnauer, Genève, Professional Chronograph, Ref. 242T, Case No. 8024, Circa 1960
Closed21 June 2017
Price Realised
USD 3,750
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Specialist note
The Wittnauer Professional Chronograph reference 242T is a historically-important and uncommon watch. This watch competed against the Omega Speedmaster and Rolex Daytona to become flight-qualified for NASA missions. The dial is very Space Age in appearance. It features an outer decimal scale, large luminous plots, and a lollipop seconds hand. Inside is the legendary Valjoux 72 chronograph, which was also used by Rolex. This is a rare opportunity to obtain a Wittnauer that was also destined for the American market with AXA stamped on the movement.