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New York, Dec 11, 2008
LOT 500
Joe Dimaggio?s Wittnauer Electro-Chron. Made in 1962. Fine and extremely rare, center-seconds, waterresistant, stainless steel electronic wristwatch with the ?Yankees? logo imprint on the dial. This timepiece was presented to Joe Dimaggio on ?Old Timer?s Day? July 28, 1962. Accompanied by the original box.
USD 10,000 - 12,000
EUR 7,800 - 9,500 / CHF 12,000 - 14,000
Sold: USD 13,800
C. Two-body, polished, screwed-down case back engraved: Joe Dimaggio, Old Timer?s Day, 7-28-62, back with screwed-down cap for battery replacement. D. Two-tone silver with faceted steel indexes, lightning sign at 12, minute/seconds track on a plain outer reserve, Yankees logo imprint in red and blue at 3. Lightning flash steel hands. M. Electronic with tuning fork. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |