CAPTAIN CONDOR SPACE PATROL WRIST WATCH WITH INTER-PLANETARY COMPASS BOXED SET (UK EXCLUSIVE).
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Winning Bid:
$454.30
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, March 16, 2022 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
5x5x2.75" tall box contains watch w/7/8x1.25" chromed metal case and original metal spring band. UK exclusive by Timex, 1950s. Box is complete w/die-cut lid insert and base insert. Lid features image of Captain Condor, an English space character (similar to Dan Dare) who appeared in IPC's Lion comic from 1952 onwards. Box lid has lt. edge/corner tip wear and is VF. Base of box has more moderate wear w/extensive tape staining to underside and aging to insert, which has lt. penciled price in two spots. VG. Watch features high luster cover over dial w/windows allowing for viewing of inner revolving disc that shows hours/minutes. Metal band attachments have raised "Captain" name. Watch is running and Exc. Complete w//domed plastic space compass that has diagram w/text "Terra". Underside has label space statistics. 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. This version was also included in the UK version of the Space Patrol watch. Exc. Great design and very rare character timepiece. First we've offered in our 55 years.
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