They were built thru the 60s and 70s and provide a great value to those looking to. Shop for timex minnie mouse watch online at target. Germany the laco brand on february 1, 1959 in order to acquire the electric. An anthropomorphic mouse who typically wears red shorts, large yellow shoes, and white gloves, mickey has become one of the most recognizable cartoon characters in. 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. A mickey mouse watch represents a valuable piece of history and pop culture, no matter what its worth in dollars and cents. Electric ww mickey mouse timex nawcc message board. This is an unusual modified oris mechanical wristwatch. They were available in both gold toned and chromed cases. I have several of these both mechanical and electric. Make offer vintage mickey mouse animated moving eyes alarm clock phinney walker 1960s works mickeys paper company executive club calculator 90s disney mickey mouse. Get the best deals on vintage mickey mouse watch when you shop the largest online. In 1971, ingersoll timex ended making mickey mouse watches.
Based on the sellers pictures it was quite easy to see it was messed with at some p. The mickey mouse watch has been made continuously since that very first watch back in 1933. 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. Two watches sprung to mind, a small seconds watch and a mickey mouse watch. Vintage timex electric mickey mouse watch, all original, new old. New listingvintage timex electric mickey mouse wrist watch. Buy disney mens w002419 mickey mouse analog display analog quartz brown watch and other wrist watches at. Timex mickey mouse disney wristwatch in statue box 1958. But then the orange one reminds me of the orange bird, and makes me want a dole whip, i cant pick. The watch, created by ingersollwaterbury, was such a hit that it saved the connecticut clock company from bankruptcymore than 11,000 were sold at macys in new york the first day it was released. Mickey mouse, the beloved disney icon, first appeared on a wristwatch in 1933, five years after his debut in steamboat willie. Vintage timex mickey mouse electric mens wristwatch for. Ingersoll continued to produce mickey mouse watches throughout the 40s and 50s.
Get the best deals on mickey mouse watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Unfollow mickey mouse timex watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The timex electric mickey mouse watch was the first battery driven mickey watch which predates the onset of the quartz watch. The movement is similar to the hamilton 500505 in having a coil on the balance and a set of contacts, although it doesnt have the class of a hamilton movement.
In the 1960s ingersoll became us time which then became timex. Timex group usa, inc is an american manufacturing company founded in 1854 as the. Invicta mens silver and black mickey mouse limited. The word timex is synonymous with the watch, and timex takes a licking and keeps on ticking is the decadesold, wellknown slogan for the brand. By 1942 all new production of disneys mickey mouse watches ceased with the onset of the united states involvement in world war ii. Everything you want to know about these great timepieces is here. By theresa latona reagan antique and collectibles shop owner. Disney timex mickey mouse wristwatch in statue box timexus timeingersoll. This is a very old timex electric mickey mouse watch. From the earliest days in the studios history the marketing of disney.
As fate would have it, my most recent visit to my favorite antique store my secret yielded both. In the late 1950s, timex designed a number of disney character watches that were packaged with matching 512a statues they included a mickey this watch, minnie, snow white and cinderella. The watch belonged to my bother probably back in the 1960. Timex mickey mouse electric cleveland watch repair. In 1971, ingersolltimex ended making mickey mouse watches.
Mens mickey mouse watch for sale in uk view 58 bargains. It is highly desirable and the manually wound two plate movements are rock solid. During the late 60s, ingersoll rand timex also produced the first battery operated and water resistant mickey watches. 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. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about mickey mouse watch. A few weeks ago, i was thinking, what am i really missing in my collection. The image on this page is of the actual watch for sale. Vintage mickey mouse electric watch timex collectors weekly.
They were built thru the 60s and 70s and provide a great value to those. See todays mickey mouse wristwatch for sale, best offer and auction. This vintage mickey mouse watch was restored to running condition. Mickey mouse timex 1960s electric watch you are bidding on a mickey mouse timex 1960s electric watch. Why timex is the best watch for the money bloomberg. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. However, the holy grail, or most valued and collectable timepiece is the pocket watch with the attached fob. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns.
Youll enjoy colorful times with our timex mickey mouse chronograph. He was created by walt disney and ub iwerks at the walt disney studios in 1928. The movement is in every way similar to the sprung movement, the difference being that the spring had been substituted by a small electric motor driving the mechanism. Timex offers a suite of watches for men, women, boys, and girls. Get the best deals on timex mickey mouse watch indiana disney watches. Mickey mouse is a funny animal cartoon character and the official mascot of the walt disney company. A 1970 timex electric mickey mouse watch with a hirsch crocodile band, currently not running. The mickey mouse watch for boys was launched at the 1933 chicago exposition century of. Make offer vintage mickey mouse wrist watch electric timex not running adult mens rare. This retrostyle design has the timeless appeal of mickey and incorporates lots of great features including an indiglo night light and alarm. Timex and disney reunited in 1993 to produce a new line of character.
We share a lot of ideals and principles with our friends at huckberry. This watch is in excellent shape for its vintage age. All items sell as is, where is, no guarantees of any kind. The timex marlin is the king of the hill in the timex line due to durability, aesthetics, and the recent rerelease of the model in 2017. It was running 2 years ago when i got it, but now the battery is dead. Inside the case is inscribed as a great britain timex. Vintage original 1971 timex mickey mouse electric watch. Mickey mouse watches were first produced in 1933 by the connecticutbased ingersoll waterbury clock co, in a collaboration with walt disney productions.
Mickey mouse clockswatcheselectrical disneyana for sale ebay. 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 1971 timex introduced the first battery operated mickey mouse watches. Enjoy colorful moments with this digital timex mickey mouse watch. Jul 07, 2017 in 1971 timex introduced the first battery operated mickey mouse watches. If you have an identical or similar to this auction item, please call or contact us to discuss. Disney mens w002419 mickey mouse analog display analog. Vintage mickey mouse watches are highly collectible watches featuring a depiction or the name of the disney cartoon character. 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. One of the most unique and very collectible mickey watches was produced by the helbros watch company in 1972.