"OFFICIAL BABE RUTH WRIST WATCH - SPORTS WATCH OF CHAMPIONS" WITH ORIGINAL BASEBALL CASE.
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Winning Bid:
$345.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, July 15, 2015 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, July 15, 2015 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #215 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 987 in auction 215
Value Code:
J - $700 to $1,000 Help Icon
Item Description
3" dia. plastic baseball-shaped, two-piece case contains die-cut textured cardboard insert which holds 1.25x1.5" silver luster case watch w/original metal expansion band. Exacta Time Corporation USA/Babe Ruth Watch Co. Inc. Full color dial features baseball diamond w/Babe Ruth portrait and facsimile signature at center. Issued in 1949, a year after Ruth's death. Hands and numerals glow-in-the-dark. Watch has lt. wear to luster but most remains and dial is bright and clean. Watch works but needs a cleaning to keep proper time. VF/Exc. Case has even lt. aging and is VF. Comes w/"Instructions And Guarantee - Babe Ruth Watch" paper folder w/his photo image (same pose as seen on dial) on front. Folder shows scattered handling wear and is Fine overall. Also included in lot is worn 8.5x11" single-sided promo sheet showing watch and its case. VG. 4x5" registration card w/"Sportsman's Pledge" card w/Ruth image is unused and shows scattered wear. Fine. Both these promo pieces are rare.
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