'Issued' watches—describing any watch that is issued to a military employee—have a huge following in collector circles. Take one look at the case back on this particular example and it's clear this is not your ordinary Submariner (swipe to view👉 ).
In 2015, the United States Secret Service Employee Recreation Association marked the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Secret Service with personalized memorabilia including 15 laser engraved Rolex wristwatches commissioned through Tourneau New York. Consigned directly by a former US Secret Serviceman, this watch is accompanied by a Tourneau appraisal, confirming this special order and describing “the case back design consisting of the U.S. Secret Service Old Star and corresponding motto, 'Worthy of Trust and Confidence' has been engraved by Rolex USA.”
In fully stickered unworn condition, the watch is a rare find from our Important Watches auction at
#SothebysNewYork on 9 June, presented in partnership with silverseacruises.
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