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FS: Wittnauer Super Compressor 36mm

For Sale is an early 1960's vintage Wittnauer Super Compressor watch with date. The watch is powered by the Wittnauer C11KAS movement with a 44 hour power reserve. Item is in good used condition, TZ Rated conservatively at 77%, with some scratches and dings throughout the unfinished EPSA manufactured case, some small age spots to the finish on the dial, and minimal tritium lume loss. Includes a very soft, double-thickness padded handmade Italian strap. All text is complete and clear. Original thick and creamy tritium lume on hands and dial, with very little loss and minimal signs of age. Recently underwent a full movement service and now running about 2s day slow. Case, crowns, dial, hands are all original. Movement, chronograph function and crown are operating as intended, and pushers are very solid. Acrylic crystal has tiny almost imperceptible scratches on the surface, can easily be removed by polywatch. Clasp is in original condition with scratching, but closes firmly and securely. Item includes the following:

-Watch Head
-Custom Suede double-thickness padded strap. Handmade in Italy

Item Specifics are:
-36 mm Diameter Cushion Case
-13 mm Thickness
-Acrylic Crystal
-Stainless Steel Case
-Water Resistance unknown
-18mm Wide Lugs
-Roughly 44 Hour Power reserve
-Wittnauer C11KAS automatic movement

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I'm asking $1600.

Payment Details:
Shipping via FedEx ground are included in my asking price. Bank Wire / other direct transfer methods accepted. Paypal good/services accepted with +3% fee, references and feedback. I'm willing to ship internationally but extra shipping and possible import fees might be applicable. If in the NYC/CT/Northern NJ area we could do a face to face. For references I have spotless Ebay feedback which I can refer to you, with identity verification, and also have done a few deals here, TZ, WuS and on the Omega forum with positive feedback. If there are any questions please feel free to contact me via PM and I will answer as soon as possible. Reasonable offers are welcome.

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