1960s Wittnauer Geneve Professional Chronograph | Ref. 3256, Cal. 14Y

A sharp, mid‑1960s chronograph from the Longines–Wittnauer era, this Wittnauer ref. 3256 was produced when Wittnauer was under Longines ownership, it shares the same design language and build quality collectors look for, but in a more under‑the‑radar package.

35.5 mm case, the watch features sharp, faceted lugs, a brushed case body. Comes with original pump pushers, a signed crown, and an acrylic crystal. This example showing honest light wear and sharply preserved case geometry that suggests it has never been polished.

The white dial of this ref. 3256 combines a dual‑register layout with a blue outer tachymeter ring, a red telemeter scale, and a black 1/5‑seconds track, creating a dial that is both visually balanced and highly legible. The original tritium on the dial has aged to a dark grey patina, while the luminous alpha‑style hour and minute hands, along with the black alpha hands in the 30‑minute and running‑seconds registers, match perfectly.

This Wittnauer Professional Chronograph is powered by the Wittnauer cal. 14Y, a hand‑wound chronograph movement based on Landeron 248, offering reliable two‑register timing with central chronograph seconds and a 30‑minute counter. 

Overall, the 1960s Wittnauer chronograph presents as an exceptionally well‑preserved example of the 228T/3256 family - an ideal choice for collectors seeking a historically interesting, Longines‑era Wittnauer chronograph that remains genuinely wearable and quietly distinctive on the wrist.

Key Features of this Wittnauer Professional Chronograph Ref. 3256:

• 35 mm case | 18 mm lug width
• Stainless steel case and screw down caseback
• Original pump pushers, signed crown
  
• Blue outer tachymeter ring, a red telemeter scale, and a black 1/5‑seconds track
• Tritium lume pots and original alpha-style hour/minute hands
• Wittnauer cal. 14Y, a hand‑wound chronograph movement based on Landeron 248