"THE POPEYE WRIST WATCH" WITH ORIGINAL BOX.
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Winning Bid:
$749.60
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Friday, March 17, 2017 9:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Friday, March 17, 2017 9:00:00 AM)
Item Description
2-3/8x4.75x1" deep cardboard box w/illustrated lid contains 1-1/8x1.25" chrome luster metal case watch by New Haven Clock Co. ©1935 KFS, Inc. Box lid features Rough House saying "In Time For Some Spinach" to which Popeye replies "Yam Always On Time Since I Got This Yere Watch" while looking at watch on wrist. Box has facsimile signature of Popeye creator Segar at lower left. Three side panels have additional images of Popeye w/Wimpy, Olive Oyl and John Sappo. Box is complete w/die-cut cardboard insert. Lid has moderate aging and some corner tip wear w/some color touch-ups to box bottom edges. VG/Fine. Watch has original leather bands, though these are well worn and VG. Back of case shows much wear to blue paint, now mostly exposed bare metal. Front of case retains much bright luster. Dial features full body image of Popeye w/his animated arms pointing to numerals. Small second disc appears between Popeye's legs and shows Wimpy. Additional small portraits of supporting characters including Wimpy, Olive Oyl, Ham Gravy and others appear on dial, which displays Exc. Working. Wonderful graphics. A rare watch w/an even rarer box. Only the third boxed example we've offered in our 50 years.
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