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Omega Follow Ref. H6582/D96043 An attractive, rare, and historically important white gold wristwatch with diamond-set bezel and subsidiary seconds, retailed by Tiffany & Co. 1960 32.5mm Diameter Case, dial, movement and buckle signed, dial further signed Tiffany & Co.
Manufacturer : Omega Year : 1960 Reference No : H6582/D96043 Movement No : 15'926'025 Material : 18K white gold Calibre : Manual, cal. 510, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap : Leather Clasp/Buckle : 18K white gold Omega pin buckle Dimensions : 32.5mm Diameter Signed : Case, dial, movement and buckle signed, dial further signed Tiffany & Co. Accessories : Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, Omega Extract from the Archives and a letter from the Founder/CEO of the Elvis Presley Museum, the book ELVIS by Dave Marsh and two vinyl records: "Elvis is back" and "Uncle Green 15 Dryden" Catalogue Essay So often in the careers of great men and women of history, there came a point in time where they were told their talents were not sufficient to realize their dreams. In the case of Elvis Presley, these words came early and often – in the halls of his high school, early auditions, in the failure of his earliest acetate albums – as he was told very clearly that not only could he not sing, but also the music that captured his interest had no real value. The end of 1953 saw a dramatic change in attitudes towards Presley’s viability as a singer and performer, and by the end of the decade he was a musical phenomenon who electrified millions of attendees at his live performances and sold an unprecedented number of records under the stewardship of RCA Records, the record company he signed with in late 1955. From the mid-1950s until his untimely death in 1977 Elvis had an active role in creating the modern American musical landscape and the development of a unique youth culture. Elvis’ importance to the inception of rock and roll, and contemporary music as a whole, cannot be understated. His image has transcended the categories of the music he played and the movies he starred in to become a cornerstone of modern pop culture. Depicted in every material form imaginable, his estate at Graceland remains a pilgrimage site for fans of his music. In 2010, the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C. held an exhibit entitled “One Life: Echoes of Elvis, ” giving scope to the impact of Elvis on American history and culture. The recording studio in Nashville, Tennessee opened by RCA Records in 1957 remains open today, located in the historic Music Row. Elvis recorded many of his overwhelming number of hit records throughout the late 1950s and 1960s at the very same location. In February of 1961, at a charity luncheon and subsequent concert arranged by the record company with the governor of Tennessee and the mayor of Memphis present, RCA Records presented Presley with a plaque commemorating the 75 million records he had sold worldwide. Accompanying this plaque, which remains at Graceland to this day, RCA Records also gifted this Tiffany-signed Omega wristwatch to Presley. The 25th of February 1961 was proclaimed ‘Elvis Presley Day’ and the singer was made an Honorary Colonel of the city of Memphis. The concert itself was an immense success, raising $51,612 for various Memphis charities and the Elvis Presley Youth Center in his hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi. With regards to the watch itself, the case back inscription reads: “To Elvis 75 Million Records RCA Victor 12-25-60” Elvis is the second all-time best-selling musician, and the best-selling individual artist behind The Beatles, having sold in excess of 500 million albums. 1960 was a particularly eventful year for Elvis’ popularity, and Christmas of that year marks a peak in visibility and success. Having steadily released content recorded in anticipation of Elvis’ hiatus between 1958 and 1960 when he was drafted into the U.S. Army, RCA Records was eager for Elvis to return to the studio. In March and April of 1960, Elvis recorded Elvis is Back!, released on April 8th, 1960, and then in October of 1960, Elvis recorded His Hand In Mine, released on November 10th. On December 25th, 1960, Elvis had two well-attended movies in theaters, Flaming Star and G.I. Blues, as well as both the number one single