Tintin - 1 Uhr - Citime - "Die Abenteuer von Tim und Struppi" - Der Blaue Lotus (Der Blaue Lotus) - Nicht - Citime - 1994

Citime - "Les Aventures de Tintin" - Le Lotus Bleu (The Blue Lotus) - 1994

Description

A vintage, highly collectible quartz wristwatch featuring an iconic illustration from Hergé's classic adventure, "Le Lotus Bleu" (The Blue Lotus). Released in 1994 by Citime under official license, the dial beautifully depicts Tintin and Snowy (Milou) hiding inside a traditional Chinese porcelain jar.

While the watch mechanism is currently non-functional (sold as is for parts, repair, or display), it retains significant aesthetic and nostalgic value for dedicated collectors of Tintin memorabilia and vintage character timepieces.

Condition Report & Audit

Dial: Excellent visual condition with sharp, vibrant colors. The iconic illustration remains perfectly intact and free of fading.

Case & Bezel: Chrome/silver-toned metal showing visible signs of age, including fine surface scratches, pitting, and oxidation consistent with a vintage piece of this era.

Crystal: Shows light hairline scratches and surface wear, but remains clear enough to view the dial work.

Caseback: Stainless steel, snap-on type. Fully engraved with Tintin and Snowy profiles, reading: "Les Aventures de Tintin - Citime - Hergé 1994". Shows superficial storage wear.

Strap: Fitted with an 18mm burgundy/brown textured leather strap with red contrast stitching. The strap shows significant wear, creasing, and aging, particularly around the sizing holes, but retains its original classic buckle.

Movement: Quartz movement. Non-functional. Sold strictly for collection, display, or restoration parts.

Technical Specifications
Feature Specification
Brand / License Citime / Hergé
Year of Release 1994
Theme Le Lotus Bleu (The Blue Lotus)
Movement Type Quartz (Battery operated - Non-functional)
Case Diameter Approx. 33 mm (excluding crown)
Lug Width / Strap Size 18 mm
Case Material Chrome-plated base metal / Stainless steel back
Strap Material Leather (Burgundy/Brown)

Note to Bidders: Please study the provided close-up high-resolution photographs carefully to assess the cosmetic condition of the case and strap. This item is a historical collector's piece and is being auctioned explicitly as a non-working object for collector value.