Elegant vintage Wittnauer Genève automatic wristwatch powered by the reliable Swiss ETA 2783 automatic movement. This striking 34mm example features what appears to be an original mother-of-pearl dial displaying dramatic iridescent tonal shifts beneath applied gold-tone baton markers and matching hands.
The natural shell dial exhibits beautiful swirling reflective patterns that change with lighting, giving the watch exceptional visual depth and refined late-1960s to early-1970s styling. The watch is currently missing its crown and remains untested, though the Swiss automatic movement appears complete and clean from inspection photos.
An attractive vintage Swiss automatic with distinctive presentation and strong restoration potential.
✅ Genuine Wittnauer Genève automatic wristwatch
✅ Swiss ETA 2783 automatic movement
✅ Appears to feature original mother-of-pearl dial
✅ Applied gold-tone baton hour markers
✅ Framed date aperture at 3 o’clock
✅ Approximately 34mm case size
✅ 18mm lug width
✅ Elegant vintage Swiss dress watch styling
Movement: Swiss ETA 2783 automatic movement present. Watch remains untested and is sold as a non-running restoration candidate due to missing crown. Balance moves freely when pulsed. Movement appears visually complete.
Dial: Dial appears to be genuine mother-of-pearl with strong iridescent swirling patterns and attractive light play throughout. Visible aging and spotting consistent with vintage storage and use.
Case: Gold-tone case shows honest handling wear and surface scratching from age and prior use. Lugs remain sharp overall.
Crystal / Hands / Crown / Setting: Crystal displays scratches and handling wear. Original gold-tone hands remain properly matched. Crown is missing.
Wittnauer became known for combining dependable Swiss movements with refined mid-century styling and accessible luxury appeal. Throughout the 20th century, Wittnauer produced elegant dress and sport watches favored for their quality construction and timeless aesthetics.
Today, collectors continue to appreciate vintage Wittnauer automatics for their attractive designs, reliable Swiss calibers, and strong value within the vintage watch market.
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