"GENE AUTRY WATCH" BY WILANE WATCH CO. BOXED.
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Winning Bid:
$506.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
2
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, September 4, 2008 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, September 4, 2008 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #195-Part II
Items 994-2570 in Auction 195
Value Code:
I/J - $400 to $1,000 Help Icon
Item Description
5x5x1" deep box. Box has bw image of Gene inside "Champion" horseshoe with gunbelt over his shoulder and facsimile inscription "Always Your Pal Gene Autry." ©1948 Wilane Watch Co., not the more common New Haven Watch label. Two side panels read "The Wrist Watch Choice Of America's Favorite Cowboy For American Youth." Light corner edge/corner tip wear with minor fade to bottom side panel. VF. Box contains 1.25" dia. silver metal luster case with original faux alligator skin band. Watch features full-color version of box and insert Autry image on dial. Text "Gene Autry Watch" and "Always Your Pal Gene Autry" appear on dial. This variety does not have moving second hand. Top of dial reads "Copyr. 1948." Bottom of dial reads "Swiss Made." Bands have wear and are Fine. Watch is wound tightly, but not over-wound and only ticks a few seconds. Would benefit from a cleaning. Dial has slight bubbling but still displays VF/Exc. Case retains near full luster. Insert with art matching box lid can be stood up for display. N. Mint. Comes with original guarantee papers.
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