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Elvis Presley Commissioned Watch (Mathey-Tissot,

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia Start Price:550.00 USD Estimated At:9,000.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
Elvis Presley Commissioned Watch (Mathey-Tissot,
<B>Elvis Presley Commissioned Watch (Mathey-Tissot, circa 1970).</B></I> In 1969 or 1970, Elvis had a Memphis jeweler, Harry Levitch, customize premium Swiss-made watches, which the King gave to family, close friends, selected staff, band members, and other privileged sorts, identifying the wearer as one with "all access" status at Elvis' concerts and tours. Mr. Levitch crafted a bezel with <I>Elvis Presley</B></I> in raised circular letters. Mathey-Tissot's "Automatic" model is self-winding, water-resistant, has a sweeping second hand and day/date display, with a stainless steel underside and an adjustable wrist band. This beautiful, significant artifact comes with a letter of authenticity from Jerry Osborne of Osborne Enterprises, author of "Presleyana --The Elvis Presley Record, CD, and Memorabilia Price Guide, and other respected price guides that are utilized extensively by recording collectors and dealers worldwide.