1963 Wittnauer arrived...

[Watch Carefully]

...this is pretty special.



Like new, box and papers...



You may notice the name on the dial, though it may not be of someone who is familiar to you. What is engraved on the back may ring a bell:





Oh, and it is crazy thin!



This is one of a small series of Wittnauers that Ford presented to members of significant race teams after a very successful year. Mr Hylton was a NASCAR crew chief that year, but went on to become a driver, taking Rookie of the Year honors while also finishing second for the championship just a handful of years after this watch was produced. Among other notable recipients of such a watch were auto racing luminaries such as Graham Hill.
For sale, price upon request. Full images and details here.
Brad

[Mike D]

Very cool, Brad. Congrats! Man, that is thin.

[JP(Canada)]

That thing is awesome! Congrats!

[James T. Kirk©]

Nice watch as a dresser, but personally I would feel strange wearing a watch meant for someone else, not being family of mine... Having it in a collection, not wearing it, could be an option, indeed.

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Just opened it up for examination and photos...I'd say it has not been touched since leaving the factory:



Time capsule:

[mosswood]

Hylton raced into his 70's. Ford had a lot of great drivers in the 60's.

I had the predecessor to the '64 Galaxie pictured, a marvelous '63 convertible.

[earloffarnborough]

Beautiful watch, has 2 barells, wonderful condition. Congratulations.

[Watch Carefully]

Thanks, chaps. I'm pleased with it though, to be honest, I bought it for the challenge of researching, photographing and selling it.
I'll be happy when it is in the hands of a collector who will preserve it and cherish its history and affiliation with great cars and racers of a bygone age.

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It is now listed on eBay.
Special pricing for EOT members who contact me directly.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/324460123659

[George W. Olney]

Nice watch, Brad. Actually, I'm contacting you directly to find out when I'll be able to post an attached picture.

Inquiring minds, etc.

[Watch Carefully]

Apologies, George et al,
I've had no free time this week to set up a chat with Jaimie and pursue the issue.

FWIW, I am having luck using this method of posting images hosted elsewhere:

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[Chris]

Super cool!!

[Tim.]

Apologies, George et al,
I've had no free time this week to set up a chat with Jaimie and pursue the issue.

FWIW, I am having luck using this method of posting images hosted elsewhere:

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And if you're on Flikr, just copy the BB code and paste it straight on the page.