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History of the Wittnauer Watches
By Zai Zhu

There isn’t anything as endearing to the public as a rags to riches story and the history behind the wittnauer watches Company is one such story. Imagine if you will a young 16 year old Swiss immigrant arriving in New York City in 1872 with an already well developed ability to produce high quality watches. Young Mr. Wittnauer begins working for his brother in law J. Eugene Robert. Mr. Robert is an importer of fine Swiss watches. With the help of his younger brother, Albert Wittnauer decides there is a need for a watch designed with all of the durability and function the American public demands. Much to everyone’s except Albert’s surprise, the watches are an instant hit with his brother in law’s clients.