The Fall of Wittnauer - I Had to Make a Sad Video

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  • @Al_Prazolam
    @Al_Prazolam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a kid in the late 70s, I remember some game shows giving away "Longines-Wittnauer" watches as prizes.

  • @IlluminatingWatches
    @IlluminatingWatches 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just saw you hit 1k!!! Well done sir . We are both still going!

  • @thenotanclan
    @thenotanclan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    There seems to be an imposter on your channel Uncle Normski - some dude claiming to be Norman who states it is ‘late at night’ but he’s not wearing a hat

    • @paul42667
      @paul42667 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly what I thought, Ha! I believe it’s the second time!

    • @thenotanclan
      @thenotanclan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@paul42667 there really is no excuse for this sort of misdemeanour eh Paul - I mean really - what next? - loose watch talk in swimwear ‘early in the morning?’

    • @KillingTimeWithNorman
      @KillingTimeWithNorman  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Time to hire security for the studio! :)

  • @John-thinks
    @John-thinks 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Their old pieces were so elegant and had so much charm! Two of my favorite pieces are Wittnauer. The dials are just so stunning. The movement though could use some work, to be totally honest...

    • @KillingTimeWithNorman
      @KillingTimeWithNorman  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep, I currently have two Wittnauers in my possession and they're both absolutely brilliant looking.

  • @JasonTheWatchGuy
    @JasonTheWatchGuy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The ALLPROOF, what a watch! That's the type of heritage we need around today! Unfortunately, befell the same fate as Invicta. Great video and research buddy

  • @flemmingsorensen5470
    @flemmingsorensen5470 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sad..... on so many levels... (but great video, as always!).

  • @IlluminatingWatches
    @IlluminatingWatches 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Also - loving me a bit of wittnauer history. They did some cool LED watches too.

  • @obesetuna3164
    @obesetuna3164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Indeed Norman. US made Wittnauer was once a quality brand with a fine reputation. I would not pay what amounts to hundreds of dollars for a Chinese made pastiche.

  • @jamesblonde2271
    @jamesblonde2271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Scary collection that makes HMT look like a fekkin Rolex.....The design aesthetic of a Disney pricess, a five year olds idea of glamour....

  • @lilymorejon647
    @lilymorejon647 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Those are expensive retail prices for how bad resale value is.

  • @WebesJamm
    @WebesJamm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Norman my friend can you glorify Rotary for once? Im on a low budget getting into watches haha

    • @KillingTimeWithNorman
      @KillingTimeWithNorman  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah! - I actually did a video on Rotary :)
      th-cam.com/video/wmO73KQzVWc/w-d-xo.html

  • @johnnyarsenault9124
    @johnnyarsenault9124 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Makes another reason to buy vintage watches 👌❤️

  • @John-thinks
    @John-thinks 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    oh man this is tough to watch

  • @swander
    @swander 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just found a 242T at an estate sale for 5 dollars and it works perfect. Nice little investment.

  • @WATCHingJames
    @WATCHingJames 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The have definitely gone downhill.

  • @scatterbrain9490
    @scatterbrain9490 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😢

  • @OldLineWatches
    @OldLineWatches 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “I hate that I made the mistake of clicking on their website”
    So you decided to punish us for it?
    Wittnauer could literally do nothing but retro reissues and sell better than this…

  • @lilymorejon647
    @lilymorejon647 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I believe they are Japan movement. They are owned by Japanese.

  • @jonboy8181
    @jonboy8181 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Those new ones are just gross. Like designed by a 7 year old girl.

  • @jeravincer
    @jeravincer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    lol

  • @Burdenofproof007
    @Burdenofproof007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Timestamp 947 you say the watch is 30 meters wide. That's going to fit one big M/Fer