Description
A steel wristwatch with a portrait printed on the dial: Saddam Hussein in an olive uniform and beret, sitting where the nine would be. The Captain’s word on it: it dates from the time of the early conflicts, it was bought by somebody who was over there, and it is the real thing, whether you like the man or not.
The dial is white with black Roman numerals and a ring of dots for the minutes, and it reads “Spark Quartz” with “Japan” in small letters at the six. The bezel is cut like twisted rope. The case back is stamped “Stainless Steel Back, Spark Quartz” and the folding clasp says “Spark” again, in case anyone forgot. Steel link bracelet, three hands, crown at three.
It has been worn. There are scratches on the back and clasp and grime between the links, all in the photos. We have not put a battery in it, so take it as not running until proven otherwise. It is offered as a piece of history from a hard chapter, not as a salute to anybody.
Dock pickup in the South Loop is the plan. It is small enough to ship, so ask if you need it sent.
