Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 10, 2013

LOT 298

BULOVA ACCUTRON OWNED BY JOE DIMAGGIO STEEL Bulova, case No. 3-844388. Made in the 1970?s. Fine and rare, asymmetrical, electronic, center-seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch on the original Accutron strap with steel Accutron buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box, outer paper box, guarantee and instruction booklet, original extra power cell in a sleeve, two original tags and a letter of provenance signed by the granddaughters of Joe DiMaggio.

USD 2,000 - 4,000

HKD 15,000 - 31,000 / CHF 1,900 - 3,800

Sold: USD 20,625

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, lapidated lugs, back winder and hand-setting bow. D. Skeleton with luminous baton indexes, outer minutes/seconds divisions. Luminous white baton hands. M. Rhodium-plated with diapason tuning fork for swinging element, frequency of 360 Hz. Case, dial and movement signed. DIAM. 35 x 43 mm. THICKNESS 13mm.


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Case: 1

As new
Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 1-10-01

As new

Patinated

HANDS Original

Notes

The present lot was formerly the property of legendary baseball Hall of Famer, Joe DiMaggio. The watch is in exceptional new-oldstock condition, factory complete as originally collected by Mr. DiMaggio and still retains the blue-tack on the sides of the case.