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Spiro Agnew Watch | Dirty Time Company | Swiss Manual Wind | 1970s Political Satire

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Jun 18-22

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  • Swiss made in the 1970s, in good vintage condition, running and winding.
  • Features a gold-tone case, acrylic crystal, and NATO strap.
  • Measures 34mm case diameter and 18mm lug width.
  • Handpicked by TimeUndTexture
  • Vintage from the 1970s
  • Band material: Nylon
  • Materials: Gold
  • Power: Mechanical
  • Readout: Analog

Few watches spark conversation quite like this one. The Dirty Time Company Spiro Agnew Original was born from a college campus joke turned protest art—"Did you know Mickey Mouse wears a Spiro Agnew watch?" Designer Hale E. Dougherty ran with it, creating a full-color caricature dial that captured the absurdity and edge of early-1970s American political discourse. Agnew appears in Uncle Sam regalia, boxing gloves raised, delivering his signature two-fingered salute beneath blue star hour markers. This isn't just a novelty—it's a wearable artifact of dissent, pop art, and the era when satire had teeth.

Under the hood: a genuine Swiss manual wind movement (1 jewel, attributed to Wotania Ltd.) that still winds smooth and keeps time. The 34mm gold-tone case wears comfortably on modern wrists, and the vivid white dial remains clean and bright with zero fading or damage to the caricature print. Acrylic crystal shows minor age scuffs but no cracks. Case exhibits expected gold-tone wear and light verdigris at the lugs—honest patina for a 50-year-old piece. Comes on a patriotic navy/white/red NATO strap (replacement, 18mm lug width).

Condition: Good vintage—running, winding properly, dial intact. Some case wear consistent with age. Perfect for collectors of political ephemera, Americana, or anyone who wants a watch that actually means something at the dinner table.

Ships carefully packaged with tracking. Watch only, no box or papers (none were issued). Ready to wear or display.

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  • Returns & exchanges accepted within 30 days
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  • Ships from: Herndon, VA

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