Tuesday, May 21, 2013
RR Auction Wristwatch Presented to Jim Irwin Apollo 15 by President Richard Nixon
Attractive wristwatch presented to Jim Irwin by President Richard Nixon. Fourteen karat gold watch by Gruen features a square face with sweeping second hand and date, Watch is engraved on the reverse, ”Apollo 15, James Irwin, Lift off 9:34 AM. EDT. 7-26-71, Splash Down 4:46 PM, EDT. 8-7-71. Richard Nixon.” Watch is complete with a brown leather band and comes in its original box. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Irwin’s son, James B. Irwin II. Nixon presented the Apollo astronauts with wristwatches following the successful mission. A rare and exquisite presidential presentation. RR Auction COA.
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