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Buddy Holly's Watch Sells For $155,350

The diamond and gold Omega watch Buddy Holly was wearing when he died in a plane crash has sold for $155,350. The buyer was a fan of the singer who is a collector of Buddy Holly memorabilia. The watch was given to Holly by his wife Marie Elena Holly and was inscribed  "Buddy Holly 12-1-58" on the back.  Holly's passport, which was also up for bid, sold for  $26,290 to a different buyer.


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