Hopalong Cassidy Watches by Timex

Q I have an old wristwatch that my mother found on a beach in southern England years ago. On the face is a likeness of Hopalong Cassidy in a cowboy hat and his name. It has a leather strap and a western-style buckle fastener. I’m wondering about its value.

A Timex U.S.A. made the first Hopalong Cassidy watches in 1950. Hopalong Cassidy watches like yours were first made by Timex Great Britain in the 1950s, probably at their factory in Dundee, Scotland. ”Good Luck from Hoppy” was engraved on the back of the stainless-steel case, and the original cardboard box was printed to resemble a log cabin with a saddle-shaped support under the watch. The character first appeared in novels and went on to star in feature films, radio shows, comic strips and television. Hoppy wristwatches sell for about $25 to $40. If it works, it sells for up to $275 with the original box.