Open image in slideshow, In 1978 strings were still made from natural catgut as you can see from the warm patina and aging over 40 years

Avantist Watches

Martina Navratilova - Wimbledon 1978

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Own a moment in tennis history - Martina Navratilova's 1978 Wimbledon winning racquet string embedded into the dial of the Swiss-made Avantist Legend series watch in Titanium.

This was Martina's first ever Grand Slam victory and marked the beginning of one of the greatest careers in the history of sport.

Strings have been carefully removed from the original racquets kept by Martina in her personal collection for over 40 years and skilfully set into this magnificent mechanical timepiece. A truly irreplaceable collectors item.

Extremely rare timepiece with only 30 examples produced (ref: MNW1978-TI)

Case: Titanium with Stainless Steel Bezel

Movement: ETA2892/A2 Automatic self-winding, 21 jewels, 48hr power reserve.

Dial Color: Silver-white sunray.

Hands and Indexes: Rhodium.

Straps: Grey rubber with grey genuine calf leather. Titanium clasp (tongue buckle).

Box: Large wooden presentation box with photo frame and guarantee book.