Watch that Almost Went to the Moon | Wittnauer 7004A Professional

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3 жыл бұрын

In 1965, NASA got all the big watch manufacturers together to compete for the honor of becoming the "moon watch". We all know the result of this contest, but did you know a forgotten company - Wittnauer - had a watch that could've taken the prize? Imagine what today's watch landscape would look like if that'd happened.

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@nimblefishOS 3 жыл бұрын

imagine waking up to this video. Blessing

@eklavyaverma 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning

@VictorDude98 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have to imagine

@WatchCrunchOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Buenas dias amigos 🌞

@rodschmidt1806 2 жыл бұрын

In 1971, I was a 20 year student. I bought this watch and made $7.45 a month payments on it. After watching your show I found the watch! It still works! Not bad for a $90 watch. Oh ya, thanks to Goodman's Jewelry for selling it to me.

@WatchCrunchOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy story Rod! Glad to hear you are reunited 😊

@leandroleporatti7657 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Max,I didn't know that brand.Thanks. At the first glance thought it was the Longines Heritage 1967 Diver...ciao from Italia and keep it up!!!

@WatchCrunchOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

What's up Leandro! Glad you learned something with me🤓. Cheers

@the3oclock 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, as always!

@WatchCrunchOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother 👊

@a_embleton 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite watch channel on KZfaq does it again! 🥰

@WatchCrunchOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you Ariff, I'll keep em coming 😎

@BrittPearceWatches 3 жыл бұрын

wooooah, this was so educational! Thank you so much!

@WatchCrunchOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks home girl 😁

@spencerseitz6414 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks for the great video! I really enjoyed it.

@WatchCrunchOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers spencer! Hope to meet ya soon in person 👍

@joelmoore3804 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video, but I've come to expect no less from this channel.

@WatchCrunchOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joel, appreciate the comment 👍🤓

@daverichards1337 3 жыл бұрын

Another spectacular presentation Max! You completely sold me on this watch, now I feel like I have to add it to the collection!

@WatchCrunchOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Take your time searching Dave, I passed on 3 before settling on this one. Best of luck!

@daverichards1337 3 жыл бұрын

@@WatchCrunchOfficial I appreciate the advice! I’ve seen a couple for sale by grey market dealers, although they’re priced pretty high and never on a bracelet. Definitely keeping my eye for the right one, thanks again!

@omax1023 2 жыл бұрын

Love the rich history and beauty of this time piece, definitely a great conversation starter, and one to add in the collection box! A great find indeed, thanks Max!

@TripleDDDD 3 жыл бұрын

“Almost went to the moon” what an honour. It’s like me: If i would have been better at Basketball, I would have made it to the NBA. At least in my dreams :-)

@WatchCrunchOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, and I almost dunk in almost every game I play 😆

@timothyacowin9761 2 жыл бұрын

Just cuz it wasnt micheal jordan doesnt mean it didnt play pro ball

@kylem3373 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video man! 👍 Awesome looking watch ⌚

@WatchCrunchOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the comment Kyle, glad you liked the video 🤓

@SoCalWatchReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video Max. What a stunning watch ❤️ wish you success on your online shop brother!

@WatchCrunchOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Miguel, you rock brotha👊

@perudolux 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, the intro drawing is awesome

@WatchCrunchOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You can say I'm a chrono guy 😉

@Dstring611 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video, Max. I really enjoyed it. I found your video because I did a search for a watch my grandfather gave me about 20 years ago when I was still really young- and it wasn’t until I got into watches as a hobby that I realized how special his gift was: it is a 1960s Wittnauer Professional World-Time Chronograph 7004B. There are NO videos online about this watch. I really hope you do one in the future on the 7004B!

@WatchCrunchOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Mike, I just looked up the 7004B and what a striking watch! Great story 👍

@stankaplan7747 4 ай бұрын

As I mentioned a couple years back on another posting I had this watch stolen in Vietnam in 1969 while serving with the 7th Marine Regiment. Bought it in '68 on layaway from a jewelry store in San Diego for $100! Loved that watch. Often wonder where it might be today. Hope the SOB that stole it was KIA...

@idid1866 3 жыл бұрын

I remember this brand, but never owned any models! Great review, bro✌

@WatchCrunchOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, Wittnauer is great. Very bold designs 👍

@watchmedicine7747 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video Max

@WatchCrunchOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bobby 👍.

@blitzshoba123 Жыл бұрын

6:14 - Hey mate, what speedmaster is that? Super amazing model. Great video, I really like the Wittnauer 7004A and had never heard of it before this video.

@BreakAndRestore 2 жыл бұрын

My 7004A is an early model that was gifted to my father by my grandparents when he started his Navy career in 1969. Although it did not go to the moon I often think about all of the exotic places it went with him during his 20yrs as a submariner during the Cold War era.

@WatchCrunchOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

How cool! Always adds to the experience when it comes with a story!

@timothyacowin9761 2 жыл бұрын

Was my first big wartch purches, probably the best looking vintage watch in its price range

@WatchCrunchOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

It's such a hidden gem! Hope you find that bezel, is yours almost white?

@timothyacowin9761 2 жыл бұрын

@@WatchCrunchOfficial mine is a 61' with water damage hands, witch has a beautiful wet cardboard color (trust me it looks good) all of my markers are still intact and well patinaed and I have the regular hour hand instead of the arrow (witch I preffer) my bezel is lightly damaged on the edgest but nothing to bad

@luvwatchesusa8333 3 жыл бұрын

Liked your video, very informative, and the watch looks great. You asked about other watches with red bezel and black dial. I own a Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman with red dial and back bezel.

@WatchCrunchOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! That hammy is large and in charge 💪

@gabrielwong1833 3 жыл бұрын

That was a sweet intro - RIP Michael Collins Ad astra

@WatchCrunchOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gabriel! He was the loneliest 😢

@MrCwdawg 3 жыл бұрын

It was the Longines-Wittnauer 235T with a Valjoux 72 movement. The Rolex was the Rolex 6238 that has the same Valjoux 72 movement. Omega contrasts their 321 caliber vs. the Valjoux 72 as being more durable in extreme situations with more vibrations.

@WatchCrunchOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info clay. Yes I had pics of the 235t and the 242t in there for good measure 👍

@rodsalvador3608 3 жыл бұрын

Longines / Wittnauer made some beauties! The only other red bezel chrono I can think of is the gold plated Speedmaster Mark II.

@WatchCrunchOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

They really did! Oh yeah, that was a speedy fitting for a drug lord 😎

@morganthedruid1 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this Max. The details you mention on how Wittnauer, Rolex and the other brands failed during testing, where did you get that information From? I'd love to read more about it.

@WatchCrunchOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Morgan! How are ya buddy. Here check out this interview, fascinating details:. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jrV8o9uo2NHap5c.html

@morganthedruid1 3 жыл бұрын

@@WatchCrunchOfficial Good here bud, hope all going well with you and thanks for the link, that was excellent.

@zillsburyy1 Жыл бұрын

hey did bulova finally reduce the size of their moon watch?

@shakur4648 2 жыл бұрын

I would rather have wittnauer become the astronaut watches

@WatchCrunchOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

I think they could've pulled it off and it would've saved the company

@basnobua 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Wittnauer 3525/14A that is very similar: red bezel, black dial, and a 7733 but it has silver subdials, different hands, and larger tritium markers. They both are bargains compared to the Longines 30CH 7981-3 (which I would love to own)

@WatchCrunchOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful watch! Wittnauer was killing it back then!

@InGratitudeIam 2 жыл бұрын

"Bezels from this era did not click..." Don't tell Doxa. Theirs did click.

@WatchCrunchOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

Good call!

@timothyacowin9761 2 жыл бұрын

I really need a new bezel for mine, if anyone knows where to source it, i would love the help

@VincentT7723 2 жыл бұрын

Check the Wittnauer 242T

@bfchau 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Max, I really enjoy your channel and the videos you create. I’m a chef/restauranteur living and working in Taiwan. I’m wondering if you would mind if we connect directly, offline. I’d like to pick your brain and ask for your opinion on something.

@WatchCrunchOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Sure Bob, email me at haute1ones@gmail.com