First off, let’s tackle the “is it fake?” question. Seeing a Wittnauer with, like, a Rolex dial? Yeah, that’s a major red flag, dude. That’s like finding a Chevy engine in a Ferrari, doesn’t make any sense. The thing is, Wittnauer *was* linked to Longines back in the day, specifically in the US. But they were still their own thing. Mixing and matching brands like that? Super sus. It screams “frankenwatch,” which is basically a fancy way of saying “fake or cobbled together from different parts.”
And then there’s this whole thing with “replica” Wittnauer watches. I saw this site advertising “Swiss Made Wittnauer Fake Watches.” Like, come on! If they’re straight up *admitting* they’re fake, that’s not exactly a good sign, is it? I mean, who even *wants* a fake Wittnauer? Maybe someone who really likes the *look* but doesn’t wanna shell out the cash for a real vintage one, I guess. I dunno.
But here’s where it gets kinda interesting. Apparently, some older Wittnauers, like the 235T, have become kinda collectible because of a supposed connection to NASA. I saw something about that… that could explain why people are suddenly paying attention to the brand again. So, you know, maybe some people are trying to capitalize on that with fakes? It’s possible.
Then there’s the modern Wittnauer. I saw someone online saying they snagged a new one with a Swiss quartz movement and sapphire crystal for just $120. Which, honestly, sounds kinda cheap. I mean, sapphire crystal *can* be affordable, but it still makes you wonder about the overall quality, y’know? It makes me think that Wittnauer isn’t exactly the same brand it used to be. It might be a case of the name being resurrected and slapped on a watch made with, let’s just say, “budget-friendly” components.
