Apr 12, 2003 - Sale 1967

Sale 1967 - Lot 230

Unsold
Estimate: $ 3,000 - $ 5,000
PRESIDENTIAL PRESENTATION WATCH FOR THE LAST LUNAR MISSION Apollo XVII Gruen wristwatch. A 14k gold precision autowind with day calendar and 17 jewel movement. The watch is fully functional and is connected to a gold Speidel wristband with one break (easily repairable). Np: 1972
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This watch was presented to Eugene Cernan by President Richard Nixon during a ceremony for the Apollo XVII crew at the White House in January 1973. An engraving on the reverse side reads: "Capt. E.A. Cernan, USN, Lift Off 12-7-72, 12:33 AM, EST, Splashdown 12-19-72, 2:25 PM, EST, Richard M. Nixon". With Typed Letter Signed by Cernan describing the White House visit.