Wakmann Watch Company
New York, United States · 创立于 1900 年
创始人：William Keifer
Wakmann Watch Company 是一家总部位于纽约的公司，从 1930 年代至 70 年代进口并销售高质量瑞士计时码表，以与 Breitling 的联名款和顶级机芯（如 Valjoux 72）的使用著称。
- 创立年份
- 1900
- 总部
- New York, United States
- 所属集团
- Independent
- 价位区间
- 中档
- 状态
- 已停业
停业时间: 1975
Wakmann 是一家美国计时码表进口商，在机械计时码表需求崩溃的石英危机中停止运营。
纽约的计时码表鉴赏家——Wakmann 为有品位的美国手腕精选了最优秀的瑞士机芯。
核心系列
- Triple Calendar Chronograph — Wakmann 最具代表性的三历计时码表，以 Valjoux 机芯为基础，结合日期、星期与月份显示功能，是品牌在多功能计时腕表领域的代表作。
- Valjoux 72 Chronograph — Premium three-register chronographs powered by the legendary Valjoux 72 movement, considered among the finest manual-wind chronograph calibres ever produced.
- Breitling Co-branded Pilots — Aviation chronographs produced in partnership with Breitling, including variants of the famous 765 AVI and Top Time models bearing both brand names.
- Two-Register Chronograph — Classic chronographs with running seconds and 30-minute counter, typically featuring Valjoux 7733 or similar movements in sport-oriented cases.
品牌历程
- 1900 — Wakmann Watch Company 在纽约建立腕表进口与销售业务，以采用 Valjoux 72 等顶级机芯的计时码表为主力产品。
- 1936 — 品牌在 1950 至 70 年代的美国腕表市场以高品质计时腕表确立了专业地位，以与 Breitling 联名款式受到藏家关注。
- 1950 — 石英危机冲击，Wakmann 停止运营，品牌退出市场。
- 1965 — Peak production period with extensive range of Valjoux-powered chronographs competing with established Swiss brands.
- 1975 — Wakmann ceases operations as the quartz crisis devastates demand for traditional mechanical chronographs.
关于 Wakmann Watch Company 的常见问题
- Wakmann 腕表采用什么机芯？
- Wakmann 的计时腕表通常采用 Valjoux 计时机芯，以 Valjoux 72 柱轮机芯最为著名，同时也使用 7733 等系列机芯，这些机芯以高可靠性和优良的计时性能在 vintage 计时腕表市场中广受认可。
- vintage Wakmann 腕表是否有收藏价值？
- 是的，vintage Wakmann 计时腕表在美国 vintage 腕表收藏市场以良好的 Valjoux 机芯品质著称，是入门级 vintage 计时腕表收藏的热门选择。
- Can I still buy a Wakmann watch today?
- Wakmann watches are available exclusively through the vintage market, including specialist dealers, auction houses, and online platforms. No revival of the brand has occurred, making original pieces the only option.
- What is the relationship between Wakmann and Breitling?
- Wakmann served as Breitling's American distributor and produced co-branded chronographs bearing both names. These dual-signed pieces, including variants of the 765 and Top Time, are particularly sought after by collectors today.
- What movements did Wakmann use?
- Wakmann equipped their chronographs with top-tier Swiss movements including the Valjoux 72, Valjoux 7733, Venus 178, and Landeron calibres. The use of premium movements distinguished Wakmann from lesser importers.