{"product_id":"vintage-buck-rogers-pocket-watch","title":"Vintage American Buck Rogers Illustrated Pocket Watch","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully colourful and unusual piece of American popular culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage Buck Rogers pocket watch features a striking illustrated dial depicting the legendary science-fiction hero alongside a female companion, with brightly coloured figures and distinctive yellow hour markers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dial incorporates an additional small seconds-style sub-dial, adding to its unusual character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoused in a nickel-tone metal case with a traditional pocket-watch bow and winding crown, the reverse is simply finished with a polished metal back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting collectible for enthusiasts of early American memorabilia, vintage science fiction, Buck Rogers and novelty watches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch does not currently appear to be working and has not been professionally tested. It is therefore offered as a restoration project or decorative display piece, rather than as a functioning timepiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe case has surface scratches and the dial displays some age-related wear. Please refer to the photographs for a full impression of condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: American (auction catalogue attribution)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Early 20th century (auction catalogue dating)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject: Buck Rogers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Novelty pocket watch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Nickel-tone metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Non-working \/ restoration or display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorldwide tracked shipping \u003c\/span\u003eavailable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e@cobhamantiques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on Instagram for our latest discoveries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCobham Antiques - Extraordinary Things, Americana\u003c\/strong\u003e 🇺🇸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cobham Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67578711539961,"sku":null,"price":184.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/7671\/5513\/files\/IMG_2393.jpg?v=1793635247","url":"https:\/\/cobhamantiques.com\/products\/vintage-buck-rogers-pocket-watch","provider":"Cobham Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}