"DAN DARE" POCKET WATCH.
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Auction #208 - Part II
Item numbers 1278 through 3040 in auction 208
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Item Description
2" dia. chrome metal case pocket watch by Ingersoll. 1953. Back of case has stamped image of Eagle Comics logo w/"Eagle" name below. Dan Dare was Britain's answer to Buck Rogers, his stories appearing in Eagle Comics. Watch is double-animated w/Dan's hand going up and down and secondary rocketship dial progressing as seconds tick away. Dial features Dan Dare pointing pistol at sea monster in distance. Watch was produced in two varieties, one with "Ingersoll" name in black text at top and "Dan Dare" name in red (version offered here), another version w/"Dan Dare" text in black at top w/no Ingersoll mention. Case has minor surface wear but full bright luster. Running and NM. Great design. Scarce.
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