Original Graf Zeppelin Commemorative Pocket Watch. c.1929
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Scarce, nickel plated pocket watch made in USA by Westclox to commemorate the 1929 round the world flight of the German airship, LZ127 "Graf Zeppelin".
This pocket watch has a nickel plated metal case with a snap-on back and bezel. The back is decorated with a scene depicting the Graf Zeppelin flying over the ocean with three early sailing ships below and with the caption, "Trail Blazers - Around The World - Magellan 1519-1522-Time-About 3 Yrs - Graf Zeppelin -1929-Time-21 Days.". The bezel is marked with the names of the following places, "Friedrichshafen", "Tokio", "Los Angeles", and "Lakehurst" (the locations where the airship stopped). Case diameter (not including pendant or bow) : 51mm. The paper dial bears the image of the Graf Zeppelin with the word "Zep" across it's fuselage and a map of the globe in the background. The watch is fitted with it's original pin pallet movement. Wound by turning the crown on the top of the watch and hands set by pressing and turning this same crown. Good condition (some light wear and tear to case, slight discolouration of original acrylic watch glass - due to age). Working order.
For more information of the Graf Zeppelin, please click on the link below :
Inventory No. A-333
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