Wittnauer Professional Chronograph Ref. 242T Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1960
This stainless steel Wittnauer Professional Chronograph reference 242T dates to circa 1960. The round 38mm case features pump pushers, a fluted crown, and a screw-down back engraved 'California Relays Modesto' with number 8024, having been awarded to the consignor at the California Relays in 1966.
The matte black dial features luminous dot hour markers, an outer decimal and minute track, and three subsidiary dials at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock for 30-minute recording, 12-hour recording, and running seconds. The watch is powered by a 17-jewel Valjoux caliber 72 manual-wind column wheel chronograph movement.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- Circa 1960
- Type
- Chronograph
- Model
- Professional Chronograph
- Movement
- 17-jewel Valjoux Cal.72 manual wind, column wheel chronograph
- Case Size
- 38mm
- Engraving
- California Relays Modesto, No.8024
- Reference
- 242T
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Wittnauer
Design
- Visible features
- • Matte black dial marked 'WITTNAUER Genève' below 12 o'clock and 'PROFESSIONAL CHRONOGRAPH' above the 6 o'clock subdial. • Three subsidiary dials positioned at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock. • Central chronograph hand with a round luminous or metallic lollipop feature. • Pointed baton hour and minute hands with aged luminous infill. • Two round pump chronograph pushers and a fluted winding crown on the right case band. • Mounted on an associated black textured leather strap.
- Dial and Visual Features
- The watch features a black dial with luminous dot hour markers and white outer minute divisions. It contains subsidiary dials at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock for seconds, 30-minute recording, and 12-hour recording. The dial is signed 'WITTNAUER Genève' and 'PROFESSIONAL CHRONOGRAPH'. The hands consist of polished pointed batons with luminous inserts and a central chronograph hand.
- Object Identity and Provenance
- The object is a stainless steel Wittnauer Professional Chronograph, identified by reference 242T and serial number 8024. The watch features a brushed and polished round case and a screw-down case back. The case back is engraved with 'California Relays Modesto' and the number 8024. According to the source, the watch was awarded to the current owner at the California Relays in Modesto in 1966.
- Mechanism and Reported Condition
- The timepiece is powered by a 17-jewel Valjoux Cal.72 manual-wind, column wheel chronograph movement. The case, dial, and movement are signed. Mechanical issues are noted: the watch runs when wound, but the chronograph does not reset. The glass is described as having surface scratches and being loose in the case. The case and strap show signs of wear and age.
Identification
- Reference
- 242T
- Serial number
- 8024
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement and engraved case back are not visible in the primary photograph.
- Research required: Bonhams condition report notes the chronograph starts and stops but does not reset, requiring attention before use.
- Research required: The crystal is noted as loose in the case with surface scratches.