CIA U-2 Pilot Francis Gary Powers 1962 Oyster Perpetual Datejust

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May 1, 2020 will mark the 60th anniversary of the U-2 Incident in which my father was shot down over the Soviet Union, imprisoned by the KGB, and ultimately exchanged for the Soviet spy in 1962. I am considering selling my father's Rolex that he purchased in Nov 1962 after his exchange for Soviet Spy Rudolph Able in Feb 1962. His exchange and exploits associated with the U-2 Incident of May 1, 1960 were depicted by Stephen Spielberg in his 2015 award winning movie, Bridge of Spies. My father died on August 1, 1977 while piloting a helicopter that crashed while working for KNBC News 4 in Los Angeles. He was wearing this watch when he passed away so the wrist band was slightly damaged in the crash. I have kept the watch, box, and certificates for over 40 years and am interested in getting an appraisal before the potential to consign it into a 2020 auction. Any one have an idea of who to talk with or realistic estimate? Thanks for your assistance. Gary