Famous Faces, Watch Auction For Charity

New York, Tourneau, Feb 24, 1999

LOT 51

EBEL "Le Modulor" Chronograph Automatic, Certified Chronometer, Ref. E 8137241. Donated by Harrison Ford and Ebel

USD 0 - 0

Sold: USD 5,000

18K yellow gold, water-resistant, self-winding gentleman ' s wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and date, with brown leather strap and its Ebel 18K yellow gold deployant clasp. Screw-hack and bezel. Partly "guilloche " matte silver dial with applied gold radial Roman numerals on a plain reserve, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, aperture for the date, outer graduation for the tachometer. High quality mechanical movement with automatic winding. Engraved on the back: "Harrison Ford 1999". With fitted box and certificate. Diam. 44 mm. Retail value: $7,500


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Harrison Ford Widely recognized for his work in the "Indiana Jones" trilogy which was preceded by another blockbuster trilogy "Star Wars", Harrison Ford is one of the leading male actors of today. Ford received his first academy award nomination for his portrayal of a big city detective thrust into the world of the Amish in the hit film "Witness". He also has received best actor nominations for his roles in both "The Fugitive " and "Sabrina". Additional film credits include "Presumed Innocent", "Working Girl", "Mosquito Coast", "Blade Runner", "Patriot Games", and "Clear and Present Danger". A native of Chicago who currently resides in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Ford is an avid supporter of environmental concerns. He is actively involved in a number of conservation groups and has produced numerous public service announcements for the archaeology group of Colorado, Arizona, Alaska, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Mississippi. He also serves as the spokesperson for the Lancaster farmland trust to protect Amish Farms in Pennsylvania. Not only has he generously donated his time to such causes, he has additionally donated 389 acres of his property for a conservation easement to the Jackson Hole land trust which is protected in perpetuity. In 1994, Ford was honored as Star of the Century by the National Association of Theater Owners. Located in New York, Friends In Deed is a privately funded non-profit organization dedicated to providing emotional, spiritual, and psychological support to all those affected by life-threatening illnesses. Believing that a small group of friends devoted to positive support can make a difference, Friends In Deed offers weekly support groups consisting of 8-10 people, as well as the "Big Group", which is the heart and soul of the organization. The big group allows the people whose lives have been touched by lifethreatening illnesses, primarily AIDS and cancer to express their emotions and reactions to the illness and share their experiences. The group is for people who are dealing with illness themselves, their families, friends, and caregivers, and anyone dealing with grief and loss. Additionally, Friends In Deed offers other support groups including, "Start the Conversation", "The Friends In Deed Singers", "Guided Meditation", "Sunset Yoga", and "Stretch and Relaxation " . For further information about Friends In Deed, contact: Cynthia Burke 594 Broadway, Suite 706 New York, NY 10012 Tel. (212) 925-2009