DESCRIPTION:
WW - Ebel gifted by Frank Sinatra to Red Skelton, manual wind, 32mm x 39mm to lug tips, 18mm male lug width, original 18K yellow gold snap back case with sharp chamfered lugs and an engraved presentation that reads "Thanx Red, F.S.," aftermarket 14K yellow gold bracelet, original two-tone silvered dial with engraved indices, 17J, s#8116003, triple signed. Personally gifted to Red from his close personal friend, Frank Sinatra. Red and Frank's friendship started in the 1940s and lasted until Red passed; it's unclear when exactly the present watch was gifted to Red but was likely some time in the 1960s. From the collection of Red Skelton. Gross weight of assembled 18K gold watch without bracelet 14.0 dwt (21.8 g). Gross weight of 14K gold bracelet 24.2 dwt (37.7 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, mint cosmetic mvt movement condition overall, no oxide; nearly flawless dial with hardly any surface spotting; nearly mint gold dauphine hands; unpolished case shows very little wear, sharp lug chamfers, several ting dings to lugs; crown shows hardly any wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$7000
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