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Lot Essay
Nearly identical to the previously offered Lot 126, this clock features a white enamel dial rather than the gold dial. It has case number is a few digits later (D1848) than the Dr. Müller timepiece (D1813).
Wittnauer, officially founded in 1885, has one of the most fascinating histories of all watch companies and represents the first major watch company to have a woman as CEO and the first watchmaking company to open production in Puerto Rico. After the death of her three brothers, the family business passed to Martha Wittnauer who moved from homemaker to CEO of Wittnauer from 1916 until 1936. She was running the company four years before she had the right to vote… During this time, Martha became the first woman to be elected to the Horological Society of America and forged a partnership that lasted from the 1920 through the 1950s, the relationship as a supplier to Tiffany & Co.
Running a watch business has many things in common with homemaking. The same principles underlay both - harmony. Given good crafstman, and encourage them to cooperate and the outcome is sure to be harmonious.” Martha Wittnauer, 1920
These timepieces represents the finest offerings of Wittnauer in 1913, three years before Martha Wittnauer assumed her new leadership role. They exemplify fine American craftsmanship combined with the precision of Swiss watchmaking.
Wittnauer, officially founded in 1885, has one of the most fascinating histories of all watch companies and represents the first major watch company to have a woman as CEO and the first watchmaking company to open production in Puerto Rico. After the death of her three brothers, the family business passed to Martha Wittnauer who moved from homemaker to CEO of Wittnauer from 1916 until 1936. She was running the company four years before she had the right to vote… During this time, Martha became the first woman to be elected to the Horological Society of America and forged a partnership that lasted from the 1920 through the 1950s, the relationship as a supplier to Tiffany & Co.
Running a watch business has many things in common with homemaking. The same principles underlay both - harmony. Given good crafstman, and encourage them to cooperate and the outcome is sure to be harmonious.” Martha Wittnauer, 1920
These timepieces represents the finest offerings of Wittnauer in 1913, three years before Martha Wittnauer assumed her new leadership role. They exemplify fine American craftsmanship combined with the precision of Swiss watchmaking.