Famous Faces, Watch Auction For Charity

New York, Tourneau, Feb 24, 1999

LOT 58

BREITLING "Aerospace Repetition Minutes" 1953. Donated by Jimmy Buffett

USD 0 - 0

Sold: USD 2,100

Titanium and gold plated, two timezone, water-r esistant, gentleman's quartz wristwatch with timer, chronograph at 1/100th sec. and alarm clock, with titanium and gold plated integrated bracelet and clasp. The case is bi-colour, the revolving bezel bears a graduation for 60 minutes, the back is screw-type. The dial is grey with Arabic numerals and bears the indications of battery life and of the several functions of the watch through liquid crystal. The sound indication of hour and minutes is working through a simple pressure on crown and is applicable to both the local hour and that of another timezone. Multi-functional electronic movement. Diam. 40 mm. Est. ***


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Jimmy Buffett Singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett has become a legend of popular culture as the composer of such classic songs as "Margaritaville " , "Cheeseburger In Paradise " and "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes. " Buffett has recorded thirty albums, including six gold, three platinum and two multi-platinum releases. His recording, BOATS, BEACHES, BARS & BALLADS, is the biggest selling box set in MCA Record history. Buffett has also written two No. 1 best sellers, Tales from Margaritaville, Where is Joe Merchant?, and his latest book, A Pirate Looks At Fifty(June 1998), also went straight to #1 on the New York Times Bestseller list. His latest record, DON'T STOP THE CARNIVAL, on Margaritaville/Island Records is a result of his collaboration with Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Herman Wouk. This musical adaptation of Wouk's famous novel garnered Buffett and Wouk a Carbonell Award, by the South Florida Critics Association for "Best New Work". . Located in Sag Harbor, the library was built in 1910 by Mrs. Russell Sage. Mrs Sage built the library in memory of her grandfather, Major John Jermain, and presented it as a gift to the Village of Sag Harbor. The library formally opened for inspection and the signing of applications on June 18, 1910. Miss Cora H. Bunker, Librarian, was on hand to acquaint the public with the new building and its contents. On October 10, 1910 the doors opened with 5,000 volumes available. The opening ceremonies took place on October 13th with Mrs. Sage, Olive Pratt Young, the new librarian, and the official staff present. A short dedicatory prayer was offered by Reverend William T. Edds of the Sag Harbor Presbyterian. Two hundred and fifty books were checked out the first day, with Mrs. Sage having the honor of taking out the first book. Within a month, 1248 Sag Harbor residents were registered borrowers. Circulation for the first year was 51,755 items. For further information, contact: (516) 725-0049 Located in Sag Harbor, the museum consists of whaling memorabilia including implements, logbooks, whale bone, scrimshaw, paintings, ship models, navigation instruments, shipbuilding tools, and records and documents pertaining to the business of whaling. It also consists of items from the history of Sag Harbor and its environs including paintings, photographs, maps, toys, documents, furniture, musical instruments, tools and household implements. Many items brought back to Sag Harbor from distant shores by whalemen are on display. Jawbones of a Right Whale, a set of trypots, and a whaleboat are displayed outdoors. The museum is housed in a beautiful Greek Revival structure built in 1845 as a home for Benjamin Huntting II, who owned whaling ships and was also involved with shipbuilding, shipping, and merchandising in Sag Harbor. For further information, contact: David H. Cory, P.O. Box 1327, Sag Harbor, NY 11963