Estate sale find - Gemini Spacewalk

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Found in the dollar bin of a local estate sale. Gen Z helper said she didn't think it worked,...must need a battery.....😵‍💫

Gave it wind and started right up. 'Princeton', swiss movt, with unbreakable mainspring(hasn't in 57 yrs anyway). All of 1 jewel glory. I know nothing of the brand but I'm guessing dime store fashion. I found a few Princeton on the net with 21 jewel swiss so a few were good ones.

But of course the cool part is the tribute to the Gemini spacewalk by Ed White(Doesn't it look like him?)🙄

60s era watch with a Gemini looking capsule and spacewalk guy...I added up 2+2 and got 4.

Puts it in late 1965 or 1966 for this model I would guess.

Last pic is the atrocious wide leather band it came on. So old it says Made in USA.😲
 
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Fun. I like the dial color too 😀
 
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That is fantastic. I love those unique finds it’s been very dry watch hunting for me but considering I only stop by two places occasionally it’s my own fault. I think everything should just be brought to me first before going into barns or junk shops for my own assessment I have no time for these hide and seek games.
 
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Be careful... these are often faked due to the value. 😗
 
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Very cool, looks like an Ultraspaceman
Those had the orange tether connecting Ed to G4 this is the standard all white version. 😉