Elvis Presley?s Omega Wristwatch comes across the auction block
Vintage watch experts, Phillips, have brought highly desirable timepieces owned by some of the most iconic individuals of the 20th Century including Steve McQeen’s stunning Tag Heuer Monaco wristwatch. Phillips now brings The King back to the spotlight by offering Elvis Presley’s Tiffany’s inspired Omega wristwatch.
This watch holds special meaning in the music business and was given to The King of Rock and Roll by RCA for selling 75,000,000 records. This is a must for any collector of music paraphernalia or Elvis fanatic (and impersonators). The watch will be coming to auction in May and will be handled by Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo.
Read the official press release from Philips:
GENEVA ? 16 FEBRUARY 2018 ? Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo is proud to announce the sale of a historically important Omega wristwatch, once belonging to Elvis Presley. A highlight of Geneva Watch Auction: SEVEN taking place on 12 and 13 May, this exceptional timepiece, which was owned and worn by the rock and roll icon, was gifted to him in 1961 by RCA Records to commemorate his remarkable achievement of having sold 75 million records. Elvis Presley signed with RCA Records in 1955, launching him into a career as a music phenomenon who electrified millions of attendees at his live performances and sold an unprecedented number of records. Over the course of his lifetime, Elvis had an active role in creating the modern American musical lands...
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