Princeton, MN
(From the Cindy Cash Collection)
This personally worn watch comes directly from the collection of Cindy Cash, daughter of the legendary Johnny Cash. Featuring a bold black face with silver-tone hour markers and simple hands, this timepiece reflects Johnny's no-frills, rugged style. The well-worn leather strap and patina on the metal casing offer clear signs of use—this was no display piece; it was worn by the Man in Black himself. The case back is stamped "Base Metal Bezel," "Stainless Steel Back," and "Japan Movt," with the reference number Y121E and model 78/1004, indicating a reliable quartz movement beneath its classic exterior.
A powerful, wearable reminder of Johnny Cash’s enduring legacy.
Appraiser’s Note:
This well-worn wristwatch, directly from the Cindy Cash Collection, presents an unusually personal and intimate artifact of Johnny Cash’s daily life. Unlike high-end timepieces bought for show, this Japan movement quartz watch — stamped with “Y121E” and “78/1004” — reflects the kind of rugged, practical style Johnny favored.
It shows significant signs of use, including wear on the leather strap and patina to the case, which enhances its authenticity. Unlike unworn presentation pieces, this is a true daily-wear object, giving collectors a rare chance to own something that accompanied Cash regularly.
While the watch itself has modest material value, its significance comes from provenance and personal wear. Comparable celebrity-worn wristwatches with direct lineage have brought in $3,000 to over $10,000, even without brand prestige — simply due to their close connection to the individual.
This is an honest, working-man’s watch that matched Johnny Cash’s image perfectly — simple, strong, and lived-in.
Condition: Shows signs of heavy personal use with notable wear to the strap and casing. Please review photos for additional details.
Auction Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Provenance: From the Cindy Cash Collection and accompanied with a signed COA.
Thank you for joining us—it’s an honor to present this historic collection.
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| Bid Range | Minimum Increment | ||
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| $0.01 | - | $75.00 | $1.00 |
| $75.01 | - | $150.00 | $5.00 |
| $150.01 | - | $250.00 | $10.00 |
| $250.01 | - | $500.00 | $25.00 |
| $500.01 | - | $1,000.00 | $50.00 |
| $1,000.01 | - | $5,000.00 | $75.00 |
| $5,000.01 | - | $50,000.00 | $100.00 |
| $50,000.01 | - | $75,000.00 | $250.00 |
| $75,000.01 | - | $100,000.00 | $500.00 |
| $100,000.01 | - | $2,500,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Buyer's Premium | |||
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| 20.00% | |||
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495677
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May 04 08:07am
| $1,050.00 |
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494921 ^
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May 04 07:31am
| $1,000.00 |
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495677
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May 04 07:31am
| $1,000.00 |
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494921 ^
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May 04 07:31am
| $925.00 |
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495677
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May 04 07:31am
| $875.00 |
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494921 ^
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May 04 07:31am
| $825.00 |
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495677
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May 04 07:31am
| $775.00 |
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494921
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May 04 06:05am
| $725.00 |
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495864
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May 03 09:30pm
| $675.00 |
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495677
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May 03 11:10am
| $625.00 |
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494921
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May 02 04:51pm
| $575.00 |
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495677
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May 02 07:37am
| $525.00 |
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288726 ^
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May 02 07:37am
| $500.00 |
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495677
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May 02 07:37am
| $475.00 |
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288726
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Apr 18 06:52pm
| $450.00 |
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494253
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Apr 17 05:43pm
| $425.00 |
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494220
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Apr 17 12:15pm
| $375.00 |
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494188
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Apr 16 10:36pm
| $325.00 |
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288726 ^
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Apr 15 07:31pm
| $260.00 |
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447601
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Apr 15 07:31pm
| $250.00 |
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288726
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Apr 13 07:55pm
| $155.00 |
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493610 ^
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Apr 12 06:38pm
| $150.00 |
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493681
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Apr 12 06:38pm
| $150.00 |
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493610
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Apr 12 09:26am
| $130.00 |
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493575 ^
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Apr 12 09:26am
| $105.00 |
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493610
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Apr 12 09:26am
| $100.00 |
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493575
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Apr 11 07:32pm
| $76.00 |
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324846
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Apr 11 03:31pm
| $23.00 |
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324876
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Apr 11 02:20pm
| $6.00 |
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143639
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Apr 11 02:07am
| $5.00 |