Offered is a "Vantage" brand, German-made, wristwatch owned by Elvis Presley. It's possible the timepiece dates to Elvis' time in Army in Germany, but it could be of slightly later vintage. Either way, it shows signs of being worn and used extensively. It's sleek, simple elegance would have appealed to Elvis pre-1970's sense of style. The watch was eventually gifted to Elvis' cousin Patsy Presley, to whom he gave a great many things during the many years she worked in the offices at Graceland. The watch is accompanied by a letter from noted collector Tom Salva detailing his acquisition of the watch among other items he purchased from Patsy. The letter states,
The item listed and shown above has been in my personal Elvis Presley collection since 1988. I purchased this item, and many others, from Patsy Presley, Elvis Presley’s cousin who worked as secretary in the offices at Graceland for many years during Elvis’ career. The item was originally from a jewelry box from Elvis’ bedroom dresser. I purchased the jewelry box and all its contents from Patsy in 1988. While it didn’t contain any of Elvis’ ornate jewelry with diamonds and gold, etc., it did contain many rings, watches, money clips, cuff links, bracelets, pins and other items of this sort that were often gifted to Elvis by family, friends and even fans. Included below is a copy of the money order with which I purchased the items from Patsy Gambill (her married name at the time) as well as a color copy of the handwritten letter from Patsy, dated October 25, 1988, describing the jewelry box and what it meant to Elvis.
Also accompanying is a color copy of the original letter from Patsy Presley Gambill, as referenced in Tom's letter. The face reads “VANTAGE”, “DAY DATE / 17 JEWELS” and “WEST GERMANY”. The watch face measures 1 3/8 x 1 ¾ inches and presents in need of repair. The watch presents with heavy wear from use. Very Good condition.