$5,938
A Hamilton manual watch with 14k yellow gold face and black leather strap, given to Elvis Presley when he returned from military service. The watch is engraved on the back "Welcome Home Elvis From The Tankers 3-7-60." Elvis was officially discharged from the Army on March 5, 1960, and arrived home in Memphis on March 8, 1960. The watch was presented to Elvis by Gary Pepper, president of The Tankers fan club. After six months the watch stopped working and Presley gave it to his uncle Vester Presley to have it fixed. After it was repaired, Elvis told Vester to keep the watch. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Vester Presley written on TCB stationery a photograph of Presley wearing this watch. Categories: Elvis Presley
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2011-03-26
