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The Hopalong Cassidy watch on the left is made by Timex Great Britain in 1960. The one on the right is by US Time USA in 1950. Hopalong's lapel is more 'horizontal' in the GB Version. Both case back cover are signed 'Good Luck From Hoppy' with Timex Great Britain/US Time respectively.
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Looking good George, thanks for sharing. Do you have the large dial yet?
Kerry
Kerry, thanks for the love click. I don't have the larger one but I have the lapel pocket watch. Will post it next time!
Will be watching for it. Again thanks for sharing these.
geo26e,
Both of mine has the lapel pattern like yours on the right.
Dave
Thank you Dave, officialfuel & ttomtucker for the appreciation.
Thank you Manikin & AR8Jason for the love click!
Thanks for the appreciation MattyG.
Welcome back George, how was your trip? Hope you made several good business deals.
Thanks Petey for the appreciation.
Thanks snoopy!
Interesting couple of Hoppy watches! Never knew some were made in UK.
Signaholic, if you like Hoppy, check out Kerry10456's collection here - http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/73579-heres-a-few-more-hop-a-long-cassidy-wat