DESCRIPTION:
WW - Rolex Oysterdate Precision, ref 6066, circa 1952, manual wind, 30mm x 36mm to lug tips, 17mm lug width, original stainless steel screw back Oyster case, no strap, expertly refinished white honeycomb dial with applied silver indices, date aperture at 3 with roulette date wheel, 17J, s#874903, triple signed, inside back ref 6066, a little watch with more than its fair share of history. This watch was purchased new some time in the early 1950s by Captain Ralph C. Neary, a seasoned pilot and WWII veteran pilot. The watch was proudly on his wrist during two large incidents, one involving a fiery crash of a Lockheed Super Constellation and later, the skyjacking by the Soviets involving a MIG fighter escort of his plane to a Soviet airbase. This watch comes with a detailed letter by the late pilot's daughter as well as various newspaper clippings of both accidents as well as periodicals and copies of letters. Truly a lovely little watch that gives a direct tie to a person, place, and time. Images of documentation found in this listing will be included, but some of the documentation is copies of the originals, such as his service documents.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, very light oxide to steelwork, light tarnish to plates; excellent refinished dial with very light surface spotting; excellent-plus hands; polished case shows little wear, light dings on the lugs and case; replacement Oyster crown shows little wear, good threads; good crystal; resealed for auction.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$2400
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