Wyrtsma Presidential Citation
Around 1863 President Lincoln obtained permission from Congress to award very
special pocket watches to masters of foreign vessels who were instrumental in the
rescue of American ships and crews. These presentations continued under other
presidents with other watches from Waltham, but the Lincoln 20 size
presentations are the high point of the program. This example has the jeweled
vibrating hairspring, which brings the total jewel count to 20.
Presidential Citation Watch presented to Captain R. Wytsma for his rescue of the crew of the Brigantine Hattie Morrison. This example has serial number 150,033.
Front, Back, Case mark, Cuvette, Face, Dial, Inscription, Movement
