amanico
[JLC Moderator]
402934
An old love: Wittnauer Electro Chron.
Let me say it straight, if it had a manual winding movement, I would have kept it, as I loved everything about this watch, except this " greedy " battery I had to change every two months.
Macho case, superb dial, great hands...
But the " movement "...
Alas...
Best,
Nicolas
Vintage
Explore the allure of vintage Movado chronographs, featuring in-house movements and iconic Borgel cases. Discover why these connoisseur's watches are highly sought after by collectors.
21 replies2820 views
Vintage
Explore the Universal Genève Ferrovie dello Stato watch with clemens m's review. Discover its enamel dial, unique typography, and strap versatility. A must-read for vintage watch collectors.
41 replies3944 views
Discussion
Explore the unique world of backwinder watches. Collectors discuss the ergonomics, aesthetics, and historical context of timepieces with crowns on the case back, featuring Patek Philippe, AP, and Romain Gauthier.
28 replies7077 views
An old love: Wittnauer Electro Chron.
Let me say it straight, if it had a manual winding movement, I would have kept it, as I loved everything about this watch, except this " greedy " battery I had to change every two months. Macho case, superb dial, great hands... But the " movement "... Ala...
What a very interesting watch!
I completely appreciate your mixed feelings because those hands are some of the coolest hands I've ever seen.
The perfect watch with the wrong engine
You said it perfectly. Hand wound would be made the Wittnauer a dream watch. I see the plastic in the movement. I am not a fan of plastic in a watch, even it is accurate as the nearest atom clock. Mechanical is not always accurate, and even time will vari...
Bim has (or had) one, too, Nicolas. Love the design personally . . .
. . . and would acquire one under the right circumstances. Art
Does it still need a modern battery every 2 months? Are these...
Watches available in working condition at a fair price?
There was also a hand-wound version with those hands
I used to own the prequel to the electrochron. I don't thnik it had a name. mayme manuochron would be fitting ! It lacked the electric arc styling cues in the second hand and logo, but the glorious hour hand is there ...
Sort of anachronistic pleasure !.. As you so truly mentioned, „Macho case, superb dial, great hands) - very well put !...
Also part of the wristwatch history; Thx for the stimulating share.. Best, hs
