Rare Mickey Watch 70s Manual Wind in New Condition 2-Year Warranty

Description: SOME REMINDERS OF THE MICKEY CHARACTER… For almost a century, Mickey Mouse has been delighting fans of all ages. This love is particularly expressed on November 18, the day of his birth. Indeed, the cult mouse made its first appearance on screen on November 18, 1928 in the short film, initially silent then set to music, Steamboat Willie. This is how Mickey conquered the world, and it is this day that serves as his birthdate. THERE are 120 Mickey cartoons in all, with a 30-year absence between "The Simple Things" (1953) and "Mickey's Christmas Carol" (1983). Additionally, Mickey was the star of the television show “Mickey Mouse Club” in the 1950s. He is featured on thousands of items and today he is the main character welcoming audiences to Disney theme parks. Walt Disney voiced Mickey until 1946. Then, Jim Macdonald took over until his retirement around thirty years later. Today, Wayne Allwine plays the voice of Mickey. Mickey always had a special place in the heart of Walt Disney who often said: “I hope there is one thing I will never forget: it all started with a mouse. » But Mickey didn't stop at the cinema, he also conquered the watchmaking world. Omnipresent in the world of luxury and lifestyle, Mickey Mouse establishes himself as the most profitable character in the entire Walt Disney universe. According to Forbes, its royalties bring in an average of nearly $6 billion each year. Because no industry was able to resist it, watchmaking appropriated the legendary mouse in 1933. It is the American company Ingersoll Watch which is launching the “Mickey Watch Mania”. MICKEY WATCHES The original Mickey Mouse watch was manufactured by Ingersoll in 1933. Its price was then $3.25 before dropping to $2.95. A pocket watch was made at the same time and marketed for $1.50. The original wristwatch had a round dial and featured three tiny Mickeys on a disc indicating the seconds. These early watches are among the most sought-after “Disney” collectibles. The Mickey Mouse watch has been manufactured without interruption since 1933, except for a period in the 1960s when only the words "Mickey Mouse" appeared on the dial. In 15 years, Ingersoll sold more than 5 million watches. More than a success, it is a revelation for the entire watch industry: Mickey sells! Since then, from Swatch to Bulova and from Nixon to Seiko, manufacturers have dedicated dozens of timepieces to it. Some have become real collectors. Ingersoll was later replaced by US Time, then by Timex. One of the most interesting Disney watches is a Goofy watch, on which the numbers are placed in reverse order and the Goofy hands also work backwards. Although one cannot tell the time backwards without some effort, these watches made by Helbros immediately became popular collectibles when they were released in 1972. They originally cost $19.95. Twenty years later, they were already worth up to $700 on the collectors' market. In a recent program, Disney decided to reproduce some of their classic watches and The Disney Store put Goofy's upside-down watch first on the list of curated items. In 1972, Bradley, a division of Elgin National Industries, took over manufacturing of Disney watches, and in 1987 the contract was awarded to Lorus. Today, Disney watches are manufactured by several companies and luxury manufacturers at astonishing prices. DESCRIPTION and UNDER THE HOOD Dimensions : width excluding winder 23.50 mm, length at the end of the handles 30.80 mm and 10 mm thickness including glass. Ladies or junior model. Housing :in chromed metal with screwed stainless steel back, in new condition like the whole watch. The photos and the state of wear of the movement perfectly reflect what it is, as if this watch has never been worn Dial : Arabic numerals dial with painted “Mickey” motif, marked “Swiss Mvt” under the number “6”, its arms act as hands (hour and minute) and the central second hand is distinguished by this bright color, orange. Glass : plexi, new, curved. Movement: from the Swiss manufacturer EBOSA, mechanical with manual winding making 18,000 vibrations per hour, very reliable and precise. Eigeldinger & Fils (EBOSA SA), a little more history: Paul Leo Glocker was born in Basel in 1900, his parents moved to Grenchen in 1925. Later, he decided to apprentice as a mechanic, calibrator and calibrist. He gained his first professional experience in the watch manufacturer Baumgartner & Frères and devoted himself intensively to self-learning in addition to his job. He was very talented in micromechanics and developed his own machines very early on. In 1915, he set out on his own and opened the company Ebosa SA, which sold both watches and watch components. EBOSA SA has a total of 76 patent applications, its first patent was filed in 1927. The secret of Glocker's success was, among other things, his ingenuity and his great technical and mechanical sense, which allowed him to develop his own machines for special manufacturing processes, thus giving him an advantage over the competition. The machine tools and assembly machines he developed sold all over the world. In 1933, 1936 and 1937, the factory building had to be expanded to accommodate an ever-increasing number of employees. In addition to his entrepreneurial activity, Glocker is very interested in art and culture. The company Ebosa SA (Eigeldinger & Cie) was based in Granges. At the time, the company introduced alarm clocks, travel alarm clocks and pocket watches with alarm functions. Based on patents that were registered in the United States, Ebosa produced watches, clocks and parts for these watches. From 1945 to 1953, Walter Kocher & Co took over the distribution of EBOSA products for the American market. Ebosa was largely owned by the Glocker family, Paul Leo Glocker died in 1989. In 1994, Ebosa SA closed and watch production was stopped. The estate liquidation procedure was closed in 1999. To return to this EBOSA 8 caliber6, it was created in the early 1960s. Rrevised by me, it is in perfect working order. strap : the watch is certainly vintage, given its type of manufacturing and its style. He is in genuine calfskin, like new, blue in color, very dark, consolidated by a seam. With three heart-shaped holes on each side of the strap it is 10 mm wide between the lugs but widens to 17 mm to finish at 14 mm on the buckle side. Its total length can accommodate a wrist with a maximum width of 18 cm. Observations and conclusions : Fans and collectors who have loved Mickey watches since their creation in 1933 know that it is rare to find them of this quality, Swiss made and in this condition. This watch is in new condition, barely worn, it has been stored in drawers since the end of the 80s. Watches “Mickey Dial” are very Vogue at the moment and we find them everywhere: Instagram, specialized sales platforms and auction sites. The most popular models are the most accessible. I looooove Mickey watches! Not just for their fascinating design, no! For me, having a Mickey watch in your collection helps you not lose sight of the pleasure that watches give us, not to take yourself too seriously and to keep your child's soul. CONDITIONS OF SALE Paypal : I seeWe offer the possibility to pay by Paypal, please contact me (ask me by message) for any questions you may have FREE for a tracked Colissimo shipment OR 12 € by registered Colissimo with tracking, with insurance. Shipping after your payment Or by check (payable to Eric Baldin), Or Paypal Or bank transfer. Fast shipping insured with declared value in case of loss, theft or breakage. Also note, for new ebayers, items will be sent only after payment has been received, no cash on delivery possible, thank you for your understanding. If you would like any further information or photos, please feel free to contact me any day: Eric BALDIN “O Heart of Time… Ingersoll was later replaced by US Time, then by Timex. One of the most interesting Disney watches is a Goofy watch, on which the numbers are placed in reverse order and the Goofy hands also work backwards. Although one cannot tell the time backwards without some effort, these watches made by Helbros immediately became popular collectibles when they were released in 1972. They originally cost $19.95. Twenty years later, they were already worth up to $700 on the collectors' market. In a recent program, Disney decided to reproduce some of their classic watches and The Disney Store put Goofy's upside-down watch first on the list of curated items. In 1972, Bradley, a division of Elgin National Industries, took over manufacturing of Disney watches, and in 1987 the contract was awarded to Lorus.

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Location: Villeneuve Loubet

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