Omega watch gifted by RCA Records to icon Elvis Presley in 1961.
This is the watch which was owned and worn by the rock and roll icon after it was gifted to him in 1961 by RCA Records to commemorate his remarkable achievement of having sold 75 million records.
Having steadily released pre-recorded content in anticipation of Elvis’ hiatus between 1958 and 1960 when he was drafted into the U.S. Army, RCA Records was eager for him to return to the studio. By Christmas of 1960, Elvis had two blockbuster movies at the theaters, “Flaming Star” and “G.I. Blues”, as well as both the number one singles in the United States and the United Kingdom “Are You Lonesome Tonight” and “It’s Now Or Never”, respectively. Research suggests that December 25th of 1960 marked the actual date Elvis reached 75 million records sold, which, after two years of not having the chance to record, was an incredible feat at the time.
This Omega watch cased in 18K white gold, housing a manual wound Omega calibre 510 stamped with the ‘OXG’ import code for the United States —in accordance with the “Tiffany & Co.” retailer signature beneath “Omega” at 12 o’clock. The bezel is set with forty-four round brilliant diamonds, accenting its vibrant silver dial.
