Timex group usa, inc is an american manufacturing company founded in 1854 as the. Thanks to the generosity of some of our members especially gary fredericks we have been able to scan and collect a large collection of vintage seiko catalogs ranging from the late 1960s to h2 1985. Enjoy free shipping and easy returns every day at kohls. To bergeys horror, he declared, this will never put mickey mouse out of business, and tossed the gold timepiece over his shoulder. Based on the sellers pictures it was quite easy to.
Jul 07, 2017 in 1971 timex introduced the first battery operated mickey mouse watches. But then the orange one reminds me of the orange bird, and makes me want a dole whip, i cant pick. Vintage mickey mouse watch for sale in uk view 29 ads. Vintage 1958 ingersoll mickey mouse timex watch with figure. Buy disney mens 56109 vintage mickey mouse watch with black leather band and other watches at. Again, i am going to focus on the 1960s timex models as they are the ones i have personal experience with. Combining classic chronograph technology with contemprary styling and the timeless appeal of mickey, this watch features an indiglo night light to brighten up your day. Mickey mouse timex 1960s electric watch you are bidding on a mickey mouse timex 1960s electric watch. The master salesman singlehandedly changed disneys merchandising.
Nearly a year after we first reintroduced the q timex collection with our q timex 1979 reissue, we present the timex m79 automatic. Vintage us timetimex mickey mouse fun timer unisex 30mm case watch exe runs. They introduced the mickey mouse timepieces to the public at the chicago worlds fair in. Mens mickey mouse watch for sale in uk view 52 bargains. Mickey mouse apple v2 watchfaces for smart watches. It boasts a quartz movement made in japan, the movement is a v5156000 a1.
Vintage mickey mouse walt disney sixty years with you lorus watch. As the 1970s dawned, ingersoll became timex, and demand for the watches dropped as tastes changed. Find great deals on ebay for mickey mouse timex watch and mickey mouse watch ingersoll. There have been mickey mouse watches almost as long as theres been a mickey mouse. In the 1960s ingersoll became us time which then became timex. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. In 1971 timex introduced the first battery operated mickey mouse watches. Youll enjoy colorful times with our timex mickey mouse chronograph. Their newly designed watch was the beginning of the new look mickey mouse watch and therefore called the mod mickey watch with its distinctly broad trench wrist strap. The worlds most complete and reliable source of information on vintage and antique bulova watches. Ingersoll continued to produce mickey mouse watches throughout the 40s and 50s. In the 1970s and early 1980s, the american watch and clock industry was devastated.
The description on the website doesnt specify whether these timex chronograph watches are made for mickeys or minnies, so my guess is that theyre suitable for either. Clicking on these links will open a new tab displaying that respective companys own website. At the end of the decade, every third watch sold was a timex. During the late 60s, ingersoll rand timex also produced the first battery operated and water resistant mickey watches. Here is a charming vintage disney mickey mouse watch. The mickey mouse watch license of that period had been taken by timexus time which in turn was linked to ingersoll waterbury the original manufacturers of the mickey watch. Shop for timex mickey mouse watches online at target. In the 70s, production of mickey mouse watches was taken over from timex by elgin national industries. The watch belonged to my bother probably back in the 1960. In 1971, ingersolltimex ended making mickey mouse watches. Timex offers a suite of watches for men, women, boys, and girls.
Timex womens indiglo easy reader quartz analog leather strap watch with date feature. Mickey mouse watches were first produced in 1933 by the connecticutbased ingersoll waterbury clock co, in a collaboration with walt disney productions. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Pie eye mickey mouse watch of the early 70s, the earliest design as displayed above. Watches, timepieces, vintage pre1968, disneyana, collectibles. Find ingersoll mickey from a vast selection of watches, timepieces. Ingersoll which later became timex continued to make the watches until the early 70s. What we have here is a timex mickey mouse watch from 1971. Greetings ebayers, the item offered is one1 near mint condition bradleyelgin time 1980s pieeye mickey mouse quartz watch. Disney mickey mouse watch by timex m901ph swinging mickey.
A few weeks ago, i was thinking, what am i really missing in my collection. This latest watch is something entirely new, even though it may look familiar. This beautiful watch is the 6th in this series of watches, released in august 1997 by the disney store each watch comes in a different color 6 inch tall honey pot, and is based on a different cartoon. By 1942 all new production of disneys mickey mouse watches ceased with the onset of the united states involvement in world war ii. They were available in both gold toned and chromed cases. When you wear one of these mickey mouse watches it. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Timex mickey mouse watch in wristwatches for sale ebay. Inside the case is inscribed as a great britain timex. As fate would have it, my most recent visit to my favorite antique store my secret yielded both. It is an electirc watch, white face, has the number 76054671 at top of the watch face, bottom indicates it i a walt disney productions. In 1944, the company became insolvent but was reformed into timex corporation. Mouseplanet the mickey mouse watch by gregg jacobs. Aluminum case 40mm case size double layer nylon style slipthru strap 30 meter water.
This is a classic mickey mouse brown watch regular price. The website you link to is not affiliated with or sponsored. Two watches sprung to mind, a small seconds watch and a mickey mouse watch. In 2008, the company was acquired by timex group b. Ingersoll continued to produce mickey mouse watches, and in the 1960s it became us times and timex. Everything you want to know about these great timepieces is here. Vintage mickey mouse electric watch timex collectors weekly. Mickey mouses name has also been known to appear fraudulently on voter registration lists, such as in the 2008 u. One of the most unique and very collectible mickey watches was produced by the helbros watch company in 1972. During the sixties timex became a us time subsidiary brand in 1969 us time definetely changed its name to timex corp. The resurgence of the popular mickey watch was promoted by us time which by 46 had all but absorbed the ingersollwaterbury clock company while still continuing to display the ingersoll brand on the new lozenge shaped mickey mouse watch, which was now designed. New listingvintage 1970s timex mickey mouse watch w red band manual wind water resistant.
Vintage citizen mickey mouse cartoon character aut. A mickey mouse watch represents a valuable piece of history and pop culture, no matter what its worth in dollars and cents. The mickey mouse watch has been made continuously since that very first watch back in 1933. Disney merchandizing promoters saw the mickey watches as a cheap way to promote their brand. Helbros gave us the electric mickey watch and backwards goofy watch.
Sponsored links outside companies pay to advertise via these links when specific phrases and words are searched. We share a lot of ideals and principles with our friends at huckberry. Get the best deals on timex mickey mouse watch when you shop the. In the 1970s, a company called elgin took over from timex to make. Timex unisex expedition classic digital chrono alarm timer midsize watch. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. In excellent condition only wore a couple of times rare watch dispatched with royal mail 2nd class. Disney logo shown on the lid and surrounded by a decorative border. This is a price that we offered to our customers in the past 90 days or that was offered by a competitor for the same or similar item at some point in the last 90 days. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. Check out our mickey mouse watch selection for the very best in unique or custom.
The idea for a mickey mouse watch was developed by kamen, who sold the concept to the ingersollwaterbury clock company of connecticut. This one was made by lorus watch company in the 1980s. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Below is a massive project that has been the better part of the last year in the process. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Download gear watch designer from samsung developers directly by clicking on the image below these steps. Vintage 1970s mickey mouse adorable sales wristwatch. One of the most collectable and functional swiss movement mickey mouse. This is an affiliate link womens mickey mouse watches have been a long favorite gift idea for the gals who love mickey mouse. The most common rare disney watches material is leather. In the mens watches, the automatic movements included the 29, 31 and 32 which were all used in the viscount models, and the 72 which was the only jeweled movement in the entire brand was the heart of the 21 jewel line. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about rare disney watches. Vintage original 1971 timex mickey mouse electric watch.
Timex, whose watch output through the 1970s was still mostly pinlever mechanicals, had. Under kamens leadership, sales of mickey mouse merchandise skyrocketed to several million dollars in just 4 years. Within three years, mickey mouse was the official timekeeper of two million children. Mickey mouse is a cartoon character and the mascot of the walt disney company. New listing 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse pocket watch 1st edition box only walt disney. Protected by a durable mineral crystal and is water resistant to 25 feet. This new period gave birth to the classic mickey and minnie mod watches. Pejorative use of mickeys name mickey mouse is a slang expression meaning smalltime, amateurish or trivial. From 6768 to the early 70s timex produced several mickey mouse watches, reintroducing a fully mickey image and bringing the watch back to its former glory. Sadly, my mickey mouse watch stopped running a few months after i got it and its not the battery. The item is brand new and is in the manufactures original packaging. He was created by walt disney and ub iwerks at the walt disney studios in 1928. The mickey mouse watch license of that period had been taken by timex us time which in turn was linked to ingersoll waterbury the original manufacturers of the mickey watch.
In the early 1970s, the elgin national industries took over manufacture of. Based on the sellers pictures it was quite easy to see it was messed with at some p. An anthropomorphic mouse who typically wears red shorts, large yellow shoes, and white gloves, mickey is one of the worlds most recognizable characters. Disney womens mickey mouse watch with red leather band you can get more details by clicking on the image.
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