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A Wittnauer 3256 Chronograph Venus 188 watch with a blue strap rests on a textured gray surface.
Close-up of the Wittnauer 3256 Chronograph Venus 188, showcasing its vintage white dial with blue and red accents and powered by the iconic Venus 188 movement.
Close-up of the Wittnauer 3256 Chronograph Venus 188, showcasing its blue strap, intricate dial markings, and legendary Venus 188 movement.
Close-up of a Wittnauer 3256 Chronograph Venus 188 wristwatch with a blue strap, white dial, gold markers, and red-blue scales.
Close-up of a Wittnauer 3256 Chronograph Venus 188 watch face featuring gold markers, two subdials, and detailed hands and numbers.
Close-up of a Wittnauer 3256 Chronograph Venus 188 with a silver dial, two subdials, and bold red and blue accents.
A Wittnauer 3256 Chronograph Venus 188 wristwatch with a blank metal case back and blue leather strap, displayed face down on a gray textured surface.
Close-up of a silver watch buckle on a textured blue leather strap from the Wittnauer 3256 Chronograph Venus 188, set against a light gray background.
Side view of a Wittnauer 3256 Chronograph Venus 188 wristwatch with a blue strap, showing the crown and two buttons against a gray background.
Side view of a Wittnauer 3256 Chronograph Venus 188 watch case, featuring the crown and two pushers against a blurred background.
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Side view of a Wittnauer 3256 Chronograph Venus 188 wristwatch case with blue straps, set against a plain light background.
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Round metallic case back for Wittnauer 3256 Chronograph Venus 188, featuring engraved serial numbers and BWC Inc. Watch Co. Swiss text; fits selected chronograph models.
The Wittnauer 3256 Chronograph Venus 188 is a mechanical wristwatch with an exposed caseback that reveals its intricate gears and inner workings.
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Wittnauer 3256 Chronograph Venus 188

$2,139.99

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This Wittnauer chronograph, reference 3256, is powered by a Venus 188 manual-wind movement. It is housed in an unpolished stainless steel case, noted to be in excellent condition, which features distinctive beveled lugs. The silver sunburst dial has two recessed, snailed sub-dials in a bicompax layout and is framed by a blue outer tachymeter scale. The dial is appointed with applied stick indices and silver-toned dauphine hands containing luminous inserts. The chronograph is operated by two pump-style pushers, and the watch is fitted with a signed Wittnauer crown and a new snake skin leather strap.

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General

Brand

reference

3256
Manufactured

Switzerland
Department

Men
Dial Color

Silver

Case

Case Shape

Round
Bezel

Fixed
Case Material

Stainless Steel
Case Height

44mm

Strap / Bracelet

Lug Width

18mm
Strap Material

Leather
Strap Color

Brown
Clasp

Buckle
Max Wrist Size

8.5"

Movement

Movement

Manual Wind
Caliber

Venus 188
Accuracy

>10 seconds

The movement showed a daily accuracy deviation ranging from 0 to 10 seconds across six positions.

Extras

Original Box

No
Original Papers

No
Warranty Every watch sold by Ottuhr comes with a 1-year mechanical warranty. Select pieces may also include additional guarantees or extended coverage.

1-Year Ottuhr Warranty
Technical Condition

Timing: The watch has been measured with a timegrapher at six different positions. The rate, amplitude, and beat error are within acceptable ranges.

Functions: All functions including the crown winding, time setting, etc are working as expected.

‍Integrity: The movement shows no signs of damage, rust, or corrosion, with all components appearing clean and well-maintained.

Authenticity / Warranty

Authenticity: Each timepiece is evaluated and authenticated in-house. This watch is guaranteed to be correct to its manufacturer and time period.

Warranty: This timepiece includes a 1-year mechanical warranty, activated upon the date of purchase. 

Shipping & Returns

Shipping: This timepeice includes complimentary insured shipping within all 50 states. 

Returns: If, for any reason, you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, you may return the product for a full refund within 30 days from the date you received or signed for the item.

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