Waltham chronograph "The possible Dave Scott" story
Veröffentlicht von Schirra in forums.watchuseek.com
Waltham chronograph "The possible Dave Scott" story
Veröffentlicht von Schirra in forums.watchuseek.com
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This watch has an intriguing personal story that I’d like to share.
In the early 2000s, I saw this discussion on Chuck Maddox blog regarding this watch.
At the time, it was speculated that this could be one of the possible Waltham the watch Dave Scott (as it seems he's reported in alttere) wore during his EVA. As Chuck reported on his blog, it was believed to be a Waltham, although it was later discovered, many years after, that it was actually a Bulova.
[Scott, from a 1996 letter - "I do not recall ever having looked at my watch after egress. In the cabin after EVA-2, I noticed that the crystal of my Omega had popped off sometime during the EVA. Therefore, on EVA-3, I used my backup Waltham watch (which was) of a similar type. It worked just fine during the even higher temperatures of EVA-3.]".
When I saw the photo of this Waltham on Chuck’s website, I began a search for it. After years of hunting, I finally found it.
Here it is, and I think it has good place in a collection, for me it's time to let him go.
DESCRIPTION
• The watch features a hand-wound movement that keeps good time and resets properly, though I have no information about its most recent service.
• The dial is in excellet condition, as are the hands.
• The plexiglass is scratch-free.
• The case, measuring approximately 37 x 43 mm, has a unique brushed finish, with some discoloration on the left side. It is offered on a generic leather strap.
I’ve included high-resolution photos to illustrate the condition of both the movement and the exterior. However, if you have any questions or need additional photos, feel free to ask.
All the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Shipping will only be handled through insured FedEx or a comparable courier service, depending on the destination.
For shipping costs, I kindly ask interested buyers to share their location, so I can provide an accurate quote. Please note, shipping costs are NOT included in the sale price.
The asking price is €875
Payment can be made via PayPal or bank transfer.
Thank you for your attention!
In the early 2000s, I saw this discussion on Chuck Maddox blog regarding this watch.
At the time, it was speculated that this could be one of the possible Waltham the watch Dave Scott (as it seems he's reported in alttere) wore during his EVA. As Chuck reported on his blog, it was believed to be a Waltham, although it was later discovered, many years after, that it was actually a Bulova.
[Scott, from a 1996 letter - "I do not recall ever having looked at my watch after egress. In the cabin after EVA-2, I noticed that the crystal of my Omega had popped off sometime during the EVA. Therefore, on EVA-3, I used my backup Waltham watch (which was) of a similar type. It worked just fine during the even higher temperatures of EVA-3.]".
When I saw the photo of this Waltham on Chuck’s website, I began a search for it. After years of hunting, I finally found it.
Here it is, and I think it has good place in a collection, for me it's time to let him go.
DESCRIPTION
• The watch features a hand-wound movement that keeps good time and resets properly, though I have no information about its most recent service.
• The dial is in excellet condition, as are the hands.
• The plexiglass is scratch-free.
• The case, measuring approximately 37 x 43 mm, has a unique brushed finish, with some discoloration on the left side. It is offered on a generic leather strap.
I’ve included high-resolution photos to illustrate the condition of both the movement and the exterior. However, if you have any questions or need additional photos, feel free to ask.
All the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Shipping will only be handled through insured FedEx or a comparable courier service, depending on the destination.
For shipping costs, I kindly ask interested buyers to share their location, so I can provide an accurate quote. Please note, shipping costs are NOT included in the sale price.
The asking price is €875
Payment can be made via PayPal or bank transfer.
Thank you for your attention!
Price: €875.00