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Grissom · 10 November 2011, 07:45 AM

Sotheby's Geneva Auction of historic watches on Nov. 13, 2011 (See PDF below for a sampling of some of the watches)......

Items include timepieces worn by India's first president, Rajendra Prasad, and a Rolex belonging to German chancellor Konrad Adenauer.

The classic gold watch was presented to Adenauer by Rolex's German founder Hans Wilsdorf in 1955. A letter from Wilsdorf explains that Adenauer would be able to wear the watch during his daily bath without harming the mechanism.

It is not known if Germany's first chancellor after World War II ever did so.

Press Release from Sotheby's:

http://files.shareholder.com/downloa...50e/508026.pdf

Enjoy!

gwalker · 10 November 2011, 07:53 AM

Cool. Some nice watches in there

dddrees · 10 November 2011, 08:03 AM

Some of those enamel pocket watches are incredible. Overall some real great watches. Thanks for sharing.

procrastanova · 10 November 2011, 08:14 AM

I love the dial on the Chancellor Adenauer's Rolex - so much more interesting than a simple stick dial. Anyone ever seen that look before?

10 November 2011, 07:45 AM	#1
Grissom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nathan Location: US, Latin America Watch: GMT IIc 18K/SS Posts: 3,349	Sotheby's Geneva Sale of Important Watches Nov 13, 2011 Sotheby's Geneva Auction of historic watches on Nov. 13, 2011 (See PDF below for a sampling of some of the watches)...... Items include timepieces worn by India's first president, Rajendra Prasad, and a Rolex belonging to German chancellor Konrad Adenauer. The classic gold watch was presented to Adenauer by Rolex's German founder Hans Wilsdorf in 1955. A letter from Wilsdorf explains that Adenauer would be able to wear the watch during his daily bath without harming the mechanism. It is not known if Germany's first chancellor after World War II ever did so. Press Release from Sotheby's: http://files.shareholder.com/downloa...50e/508026.pdf Enjoy! __________________ *(Member NAWCC since 1976)* 116713LN GMT-IIc 18k/SS (Z) + 116520 SS Daytona (M) + 16700 GMT Master (A) + 16610LV Submariner (V) + 16600 Sea Dweller (Z) + 116400 Milgauss White Dial (V) + 70330N Tudor Heritage Chronograph Grey w/Black Sub Dials (J) + 5513 Submariner Serif Dial (5.2 Mil) Who else needs an Intervention? (109 297) (137 237) (73 115) (221) (23) (56) (229) P-Club Member #5 RIP JJ Irani - TRF Legend

10 November 2011, 08:03 AM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Some of those enamel pocket watches are incredible. Overall some real great watches. Thanks for sharing. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

10 November 2011, 07:53 AM	#2
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Cool. Some nice watches in there

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