"GENE AUTRY WATCH" BOXED.
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Winning Bid:
$710.68 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
5
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, March 20, 2014 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 20, 2014 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #211 - Part II
Item numbers 1197 through 2870 in auction 211
Value Code:
I - $400 to $700 Help Icon
Item Description
5x5x1" deep box contains 1.25x1-5/8" silver luster case w/original faux alligator skin bands. ©1948 Wilane Watch Co., not the more common New Haven Watch label. Box has bw image of Gene inside "Champion" horseshoe w/gun belt over his shoulder and facsimile signature "'Always Your Pal' Gene Autry." Two side panels read "The Wrist Watch Choice Of America’s Favorite Cowboy For American Youth." Box has corner tip wear and scattered lt. edge wear but remains tight and VF. Die-cut insert w/repeat illustration of Autry inside "Champion" horseshoe is Exc. Included Wilane Company guarantee/instruction paper is folded as issued and Exc. Watch features full-color version of box lid/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 as designed and hands have glow-in-the-dark material that still glows. Crystal shows some lt. wear but watch is o/w unused, old store stock. Exc.
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