Audemars Piguet. A Fine 18k White Gold Square-shaped Wristwatch, Belonging to American Major League Baseball Legend Joe DiMaggio
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Audemars Piguet. A Fine 18k White Gold Square-shaped Wristwatch, Belonging to American Major League Baseball Legend Joe DiMaggio

Signed Audemars Piguet, Genève, Ref. 5178BC, Movement No. 84'188, Case No. 24'867, Manufactured in 1962

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Audemars Piguet. A Fine 18k White Gold Square-shaped Wristwatch, Belonging to American Major League Baseball Legend Joe DiMaggio
Signed Audemars Piguet, Genève, Ref. 5178BC, Movement No. 84'188, Case No. 24'867, Manufactured in 1962
Movement: Manual, Cal. 2003, 17 jewels
Dial: Silvered, baton numerals
Case: 18k white gold square-shaped, brushed finish to the bezel, snap on engraved case back reading; "TO JOE FROM AARON, OCT. 1962," 27mm width
Buckle: Audemars Piguet 18k white gold buckle
Accompanied By: A Letter of Provenance signed by the family of Joe DiMaggio and an original Audemars Piguet presentation box
Special notice
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Lot Essay

According to the Archives of Audemars Piguet, the present watch was sold in 1962 in Valduz, Liechtenstein.

The present watch was offered as a gift to Baseball Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio. The case back is engraved:

TO JOE FROM AARON, OCT. 1962


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