Tintin - 1 Uhr – Neue Batterie - CITIME EDITIONS / Moulinsart

The Adventures of Tintin – Quartz Character Watch – Tintin, Captain Haddock & Snowy – Hergé / Moulinsart - New Battery

Description

A delightful and highly collectible vintage quartz wristwatch featuring the iconic main characters from Hergé’s legendary comic series, The Adventures of Tintin.

The dial showcases a classic, humorous vignette full of movement and character: an angry, shouting Captain Haddock with his signature beard and blue sailor's sweater, a startled Tintin whose hair is humorously blown forward by the force of the Captain's shouting, and a frantic Snowy (Milou) leaping across Tintin's neck with his tongue out.

Framed by a clean white outer track with bold Arabic numerals and silver-toned hands, this watch perfectly captures the spirited dynamic and comic timing of the classic Franco-Belgian comic strip albums. A fantastic addition for BD (bande dessinée) enthusiasts and pop-culture collectors alike.

Technical Specifications & Identification

Franchise: Les Aventures de Tintin (Hergé / Moulinsart)

Theme: Classic Character Trio (Tintin, Captain Haddock, and Snowy)

Movement: Analog Quartz (New Battery)

Case Material: Chrome-plated base metal alloy, Polished finish

Dial: Multicolor comic vignette with white outer minute track and Arabic numerals

Hands: Polished silver-toned baton-style hour and minute hands; thin central sweeping seconds hand

Crystal: Mineral glass

Strap: Fitted on a black leather-style strap

Condition Report

Overall Grading: Good Vintage Condition (Light to moderate cosmetic wear from handling, clean dial presentation).

1. Case & Crown

Bezel & Casing: Shows light surface micro-scratches and minor pitting/flea bites along the lower lugs and bezel edges, typical for unpolished chrome-plated alloy cases of this era.

Crown: Original ribbed push/pull crown at 3 o'clock, fully intact and securely seated.

2. Dial & Hands

Dial: Excellent aesthetic condition. The graphic illustration remains exceptionally crisp, with deep black linework and vibrant, un-faded colors. No signs of dust, debris, or moisture ingress under the glass.

Hands: The silver-finished hands are in clean condition, showing minimal aging and smooth alignment.

3. Crystal

The crystal is clear, allowing a perfect view of the character graphic. Only light surface hairlines are visible under close inspection and specific lighting angles.

4. Strap & Functionality

Strap: Paired with a standard black strap. Shows light wear near the case lugs but remains in functional, presentable condition.

Movement: The watch is currently running. Sold as-is as a collectible item; movement longevity and water resistance are not tested or guaranteed.