Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 10, 2025
LOT 166
ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 3015, BLACK DIAL, STAINLESS STEEL
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
HKD 9,500 - 19,000 / USD 1,250 - 2,500 / EUR 1,100 - 2,200TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 2,000
A fine and rare, stainless steel, manual wind pocket watch given to William L. Spence, US Air Force, WW2 gold star Veteran
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-11-01 |
Good Slightly worn HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, switzerland
Reference 3015
Year circa 1930's
Case No. 1007886
Diameter 49
Caliber 590, 15 jewels
Signature dial, case (with engraving) and movement
Notes
The caseback is engraved " William L. Pence, ASN 7000211, US Air Force". William Spence (1919-1944) was a US Force Second Lieutenant based at the 114th AAF base unit in Asheville, North Carolina. During his service he was awarded World War II Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Army Presidential Unit Citation and the Army Good Conduct Medal. He was on the crew of B-24E Liberator #42-7256 when they crashed into Green Knob mountain near Ashville, North Carolina. They had been stationed at Chatham Field, Georgia. The entire crew of ten men were killed.