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The late Electro-Chrons seem to be characterised by:

  • The wacky hands have been replaced with standard hands.
  • Dial markers at hour, minute and half minute intervals
  • "ELECTRO-CHRON" on the dial
  • One-peice cases without removable backs. They still use the WD-5 battery but it is now fitted by removing the movement through the crystal; the battery is clipped onto the back of the movement.
  • Landeron 4760 hacking movement.

In the group of four photos below, the watch is being described as "the new thin Wittnauer Electro-Chron". The reduction in thickness has been achieved by the switch to a one piece case, however I wonder what the consumers and jewellers thought about having to remove the crystal and movement just to change the battery...and all for a reduction of a mere 1.5mm in the overall thickness.

Electro-Chron Box Electro-Chron Bracelet
Electro-Chron Leaflet Electro-Chron Guarantee

Below is a selection of photographs of these late Electro-Chrons.

Wittnauer Electro-Chron Series Gold Sub Minute Markers Std Hands

Wittnauer Electro-Chron Series Steel Sub Minute Markers Std Hands
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