Bamford London has created a commemorative watch in order to celebrate 90 years of the popular character, Popeye. The watch will be limited to only 50 makes, and it is tiled the 'King Features x Bamford London GMT Popeye.' In order to produce the watch, Bamford London collaborated with the creator of the Popeye cartoon, King Feature. The watch features navy blue and white colors, and features the Popeye character in the center. The watch is available online for a $1,870 price point.
The 'King Features x Bamford London GMT Popeye' watch is powered by an automatic Sellita SW330-1 movement system that has a 24 hour GMT hand capability. The hands of the watch are the arms of the character, and depict his classic muscles. The case of the watch is comprised of stainless steel and a crystal glass face.
Cartoon-Themed Watches
Bamford London Has Created a Popeye-Themed Watch with the Show's Creator
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