Wittnauer Braille Tactile Watch — Ref. 48122 | 17 Jewels | Swiss Made
Few vintage watches carry this much purpose. This Wittnauer braille wristwatch was engineered
for the visually impaired — combining a 17-jewel Swiss manual-wind movement with a spring-loaded
hunter cover that swings open to reveal a white dial marked by raised tactile dots and even-hour Arabic numerals,
readable by touch as much as by sight. Wittnauer, the American-market arm of Longines, brought real
movement quality to this accessibility piece. The result is something that works as both a daily wearer
and a standout collector’s artifact — rare, purposeful, and immediately striking to anyone who picks it up.
Specifications
- Reference: 48122
- Movement: Swiss manual-wind, 17 jewels
- Case: Gold-tone base metal with stainless steel caseback; hinged hunter cover, ~28–30mm diameter
- Dial: White, even-hour Arabic numerals (2/4/6/8/10/12), raised braille/tactile dots at each hour position, sword-style gilt hands, no seconds hand; signed “Wittnauer / 17 Jewels / Swiss Made”
- Bezel: Gold-tone, smooth
- Bracelet/Strap: Replacement pink/lavender leather strap, approximate 14mm lug width
- Crystal: Acrylic (under hunter cover)
- Water Resistance: None stated; vintage dress watch — keep dry
- Origin: Switzerland
Condition
Good vintage condition for age. Movement runs. Hunter cover opens and closes with positive snap.
Gold-tone plating shows wear and tarnishing at bezel edges and case corners — consistent with honest
vintage use. Dial has light age spotting but is fully legible and tactile dots are intact.
Acrylic crystal is intact with minor surface haze. Strap is a later replacement (pink/lavender leather,
presentable but not original). Caseback is stainless and shows light bench marks. No crown issues noted.
Not pressure tested — treat as vintage dress piece only.
Includes
Watch only.
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