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exador · 5 December 2018, 12:06 PM

This watch recently sold at auction in IA. Belonged to Leonard Swan, a test pilot for Grumman and Pratt and Whitney.

In 1960, while in his role of test pilot, he set a world record for speed, altitude and endurance in the Grumman OV-1 Mohawk at which time, according to the family, he was given the offered watch.

The watch was accompanied by a copy of a letter of appreciation mentioning Leo Swan and the records set by him in the Mohawk and a color photograph of the flight test crew in front of the plane.

Sold for $35,000 - anyone here pick it up or can we expect to see it on HQ Milton for $70K+

STEELINOX · 5 December 2018, 12:10 PM

Amazing provenance ~

omitohud · 5 December 2018, 02:36 PM

Is that gilt dial? Dang what a nice find. Such a good condition for a 50 yr old watch.

I blame it on autoconnect.

lpestre · 6 December 2018, 03:18 AM

Indeed this one was nice, I tried to grab it as I was bidding on the phone, but the price went a bit high.

Vincent65 · 6 December 2018, 03:26 AM

Excellent

glaipur · 6 December 2018, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omitohud

Is that gilt dial? Dang what a nice find. Such a good condition for a 50 yr old watch.

I blame it on autoconnect.

I don't understand, how do you get that to a gilt dial? Not trying to be rude, just trying to learn and understand. To me it looks very white.

Tom1675 · 6 December 2018, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glaipur

I don't understand, how do you get that to a gilt dial? Not trying to be rude, just trying to learn and understand. To me it looks very white.

Its gilt. Check this out: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=316726

STEELINOX · 6 December 2018, 10:07 AM

I just find the chamfage so nice ~ !

JustinK · 6 December 2018, 10:10 AM

Nice watch cool story. With prices these days 35K does not seem crazy, maybe the replacement dial hurt the price.

5 December 2018, 12:06 PM	#1
exador Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NZ Posts: 2,600	1675 With Cool Provenance This watch recently sold at auction in IA. Belonged to Leonard Swan, a test pilot for Grumman and Pratt and Whitney. In 1960, while in his role of test pilot, he set a world record for speed, altitude and endurance in the Grumman OV-1 Mohawk at which time, according to the family, he was given the offered watch. The watch was accompanied by a copy of a letter of appreciation mentioning Leo Swan and the records set by him in the Mohawk and a color photograph of the flight test crew in front of the plane. Sold for $35,000 - anyone here pick it up or can we expect to see it on HQ Milton for $70K+

5 December 2018, 12:10 PM	#2
STEELINOX 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,007	Amazing provenance ~ __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN 274

6 December 2018, 03:26 AM	#5
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,293	Excellent __________________

6 December 2018, 10:07 AM	#8
STEELINOX 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,007	I just find the chamfage so nice ~ ! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN 274

5 December 2018, 02:36 PM	#3
omitohud "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: los Angeles Posts: 2,051	Is that gilt dial? Dang what a nice find. Such a good condition for a 50 yr old watch. I blame it on autoconnect.

6 December 2018, 03:18 AM	#4
lpestre 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Montreal/Paris Posts: 1,264	Indeed this one was nice, I tried to grab it as I was bidding on the phone, but the price went a bit high.

6 December 2018, 10:10 AM	#9
JustinK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Justin Location: Jupiter, FL Watch: 1530,1665,1680 Posts: 2,054	Nice watch cool story. With prices these days 35K does not seem crazy, maybe the replacement dial hurt the price.

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