Wristwatch

2009.006.0025AB

Ladies' Wristwatch, Shakopee, 1965
Title
Ladies' Wristwatch, Shakopee, 1965
Creation Date
1965

Dimensions

3 3/4" Diameter

(A) watch face 3/4"

1 1/4" H x 5" W x 4" D

(B)

Description
Ladies wristwatch and case. The watch is 10 karat gold fill with a stainless steel back. The links have an engraved line pattern throughout and the face is diamond shaped. Seen on the face is the maker's name "Wittnauer." The face has no numbers, thick gold lines mark 3, 6, 9, and 12. The case is red plastic. Stamped in gold on the lid is an eagle with the text "Wittnauer/A Longines-Wittnauer Product." A stamped decorative gold border is seen on both the base and lid of the case. The inside base of the case is covered in red velvet. It has a raised C for holding the watch in place. The underside of the lid is covered with cream colored satin. Printed in gold on the satin are an eagle and the text "Wittnauer/A Longines-Wittnauer Product/Since 1866/Maker of Watches of the Highest Character."
Geographic Notes
USA

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