RARE Wittnauer AllProof Watch Contracid 24128 Aviation History Early Sport Watch

Presenting a rare, early Wittnauer All Proof watch. This small watch model has a long and rich history. Amelia Earhart wore the "All-Proof" model being the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Neil Armstrong wore this model "ALL-PROOF" on a Gemini 8 mission in tribute to Jimmy Mattern, who wore it in 1933 for his attempted round the world flight in 1933. It's relatively small size make it very durable. It was considered a sports watch, and probably the very first one to be created. This particular one has not been serviced recently and runs beautifully but we cannot guarantee it will continue to do so. There are circular cracks on the crystal, and it will need to be replaced. The dial appears to be in very good shape with minimal, if any, darkening. It has large Arabic numerals for hour markers, and a separate seconds dial. The hands are blue and appear to be original. The case back is marked Contracid an early name for stainless steel. It is a screw back lid, which I have not been able to open. I did not want to damage it and stopped trying. Please see photos for details and email us any questions. SOLD AS IS. Thank you for your interest!