Rare Lewis Hoyt 1963 USC Trojans NCAA Track & Field National Championship Watch

PROVENANCE & HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: This is an incredibly scarce, museum-quality piece of college sports history. This Elgin presentation watch was awarded to USC Track and Field legend Lewis E. Jumper Hoyt following the Trojans' team victory at the 1963 NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field National Championship. Lew Hoyt personally won the individual NCAA National Championship in the high jump at this exact 1963 meet. He was a 2-time USC track captain, one of the first athletes to clear 7 feet, a 1964/1968 U.S. Olympic Team Alternate, and later a decorated Marine Aviator. His name is engraved on the rear casing. ITEM CONDITION: - Movement: Mechanical movement is currently RUNNING and keeping time (vintage timepieces are sold as-is; service history is unknown). - Dial: Beautifully preserved silver/champagne sunburst dial featuring the iconic vintage USC monogram. Text reads NCAA 1963 and ELGIN. - Case: Gold-tone case showing honest vintage wear and patina consistent with age. - Band: Includes the period-correct, matching expandable metal mesh bracelet. - Case Back: Features the official engraving detailing the 1963 NCAA championship and the recipient's name (Lewis E. Hoyt). This is a crown-jewel piece for any University of Southern California alumni, Olympic track & field collector, or vintage Elgin watch enthusiast.