BUZZ COREY'S SPACE PATROL WRIST WATCH BOXED WITH COMPASS (UK VERSION).
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Winning Bid:
$649.00 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
10
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, February 25, 2021 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, February 25, 2021 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #231 Part II
Value Code:
H - $200 to $400 Help Icon
Item Description
5x5x2.75" tall box contains watch w/7/8x1.25" chromed metal case and original gray leather band. U.S. Time, c. 1951. Box is complete w/die-cut insert containing domed plastic space compass that has diagram w/text "Terra". Underside has label space statistics and additional "Great Britain" label. This is the rarely seen UK version of the compass, featuring a plastic base w/raised "Timex Watches" on rim underside compared to the cardboard base seen on the US version.  Some scattered lt. aging but o/w VF/Exc. Box lid features photo portrait of Ed Kemmer as Buzz Corey [sic]. Box has some corner tip wear and is Fine/VF overall. Watch dial has Space Patrol logo. Watch winds and ticks, but needs a simple cleaning to keep time. Much bright luster remains. Exc. Scarce as boxed.
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