Winston Churchill's historic watch goes on sale to collectors
He received it as a gift from the Swiss with wishes for it to "measure only happy times." An extraordinary watch from Winston Churchill, which witnessed many historical events, has just gone on sale. Who will become the new owner of the 1946 Movado Calendograf watch?
A real treat for collectors and history lovers! The Movado Calendograf watch, made of 18-carat yellow gold, which belonged to Winston Churchill, has just gone on sale. One of the most important leaders of the 20th century received this watch in 1946 when he visited Switzerland and gave his famous speech in which he called for the creation of the United States of Europe.
On the back of the watch, the words are engraved: "To Winston Churchill as testimony of the admiration and gratitude of some Swiss citizens, September 1946." But that's not all. A letter accompanies the watch, wishing for it to measure only happy times for Churchill, his loved ones, and England.
In addition to the watch, history enthusiasts can also purchase a set of three Havana cigars, which once belonged to Churchill. The politician later gifted them to his banker. In many old photos, we see the politician with a cigar in his mouth. Churchill loved to smoke them and gladly posed with them.
Who was Winston Churchill?
Churchill was a politician, strategist, an outstanding orator, and twice the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He was regarded as one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century.
Churchill opposed the appeasement policy towards Adolf Hitler and emphasised that one must not bow to blackmail. He was one of the co-founders of the great anti-Hitler coalition and led the country during an extremely challenging time.
Churchill died on 24 January 1965. Recently, the politician's artificial teeth, in which he delivered his famous speeches during World War II, went up for auction.
