Posted 10 years ago
geo26e
(154 items)
The United States Bicentennial was a series of celebrations and observances during the mid-1970s that paid tribute to the historical events leading up to the creation of the United States of America as an independent republic. The Bicentennial culminated on Sunday, July 4, 1976, with the 200th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
This pocket watch was produced by Bradley Time Division in 1974 to commemorate this historic occasion. The watch dial depicts the side portrait of Benjamin Franklin who was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and in many ways was "the First American". The case back depicts the 'Liberty Bell' designed by 22-year-old art student Dennis R. Williams. His design was used in the reverse of the Eisenhower Dollar, bicentennial, 1975-1976.
Great watch George!
What a wonderful historic piece!
George, looking great... :-))
Thanks very much Phil, pops, Virginia & Kerry for the nice comments & appreciation! Much obliged!
Thank you mikelv, nutsabotas, agh, Mani, Micheal, Ashlee, Aimathena, Adam & Agram for stopping over and appreciating this post! Big cheers!
Good year 1976, year I was born, cool watch.
Thank you Trey & Sean for visiting & loving the post! Big cheers!
Thank you Vintagefran for the appreciation!
Thank you snoopy for visiting and loving the watch! Much appreciated!
I guess I could post the NOS one I snagged when you got this one, nope not going to, LOL :-)
Lol, we can have a NOS vs a used old dog competition on CW!
I don't post a lot of NOS, I like the hands on pieces better, shows character and love
Totally agree with you Kerry! So you want to swap? lol
LOL... nope :-) I love your vintage look this one has, but will keep mine
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Thanks very much Jewels!:-)