Swiss lever watch presented to Joe DiMaggio Circa 1952

Silver nickel-plated open faced lever by Longines
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A fine Swiss silver nickel-plated open faced lever pocket watch, circa 1952. Retailed by Wittnauer Watch Co, New York. Presented to Joe DiMaggio in celebration of the 1952 World Championship of the New York Yankees. Rhodium-plated movement, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Matte silver dial with applied eight round indexes and printed Arabic quarters, subsidiary seconds dial and original white gold feuille hands. Solid case, polished, wide bezel with opening for the winding crown, reeded edge, case back engraved World Champions – the Yankee Logo – New York Yankees 1952 and J.P.D. (Joe Paul DiMaggio). Dial and movement signed. Accompanied by the original fitted box, a Letter of Provenance and the original Yankees Christmas card from Dan Topping and Del Webb.
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Diameter: 35 mm
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Thickness: 9 mm
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Signed: Wittnauer
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From the Joe DiMaggio collection.
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Joseph Paul ‘Joe’ DiMaggio, November 25, 1914 – March 8, 1999, was an American baseball player who played centerfield for the New York Yankees, was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955. His two brothers, Vince and Dom, also became major league centre fielders. A 3-time MVP winner and a 13-time All-Star, DiMaggio was the only player to be selected for the All-Star Game in every season he played. During the thirteen years of his career, the Yankees won ten pennants and nine world championships. When he retired, he had the fifth-most career home runs (361) and sixth-highest slugging percentage (.579) in history. DiMaggio is perhaps best known for his 56-game hitting streak (May 15 – July 16, 1941). His record still stands.