{"product_id":"wittnauer-242t-professional-chronograph-unpolished-1960s-vintage-watches","title":"Wittnauer 242T Professional Chronograph - *Unpolished*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Wittnauer 242T has surged in popularity in recent years, fueled partly by its oft-repeated—though unproven—association with NASA’s moon-watch testing. Yet its appeal goes far beyond the lore. The 242T’s dial is genuinely distinctive, with luminous plots of varying sizes arranged in an almost celestial pattern against a matte black backdrop, reinforcing its space-age mystique. Layered details like the inner dotted track, peripheral decimal scale, and glossy sub-dial rings add depth and complexity, while the bold lume-filled hands and lollipop seconds hand complete one of the most striking vintage chronograph designs out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example, circa 1960s has remained in stunning vintage condition. The matte dial has aged gracefully with no notable blemishes. There is a touch of degradation in some of the plots but they remain mostly intact and have taken a warm patina, matching the hands. It's case is equally impressive and appears sharp and unpolished. The icing on the cake here is its very rare Kestermade Bambi with correct end links, signed Wittnauer. It displays light stretch and will fit an approximate 7.25 inch wrist. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wittnauer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51687570768148,"sku":null,"price":9300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/8603\/3428\/files\/wittnauer-242t-professional-chronograph-vintage-watches-collectors-corner-ny.jpg?v=1764368017","url":"https:\/\/collectorscornerny.com\/products\/wittnauer-242t-professional-chronograph-unpolished-1960s-vintage-watches","provider":"Collectors Corner NY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}