He was created by walt disney and ub iwerks at the walt disney studios in 1928. This version has a leather band wmetal accent pieces that attach to braces on the case, the version that followed was wo these accent pieces. Rare two 1933 1939 mickey mouse wrist watch and fob. It was altered slightly by the fall of 1933 and then other slight alterations occurred throughout the winter of 1935. Excellent 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse pocket watch with fob. This is a good running early 1933 ingersoll wrist mickey mouse by walt disney productions with the mickey metal band and rotating round 3 mickeys second disc. It runs great on a high quality quartz movement with a brand new battery instaled. Sir alan cobham flies the continent of africa 23,000 miles in 7 months stating that the only true reliable onboard clock was an ingersoll. Vintage 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse watch with original band and box this watch is in nice condition. Dancers with colorful and vintage costumes at town square in magic kingdom in the walt disney world area 3 russia kaliningrad, 22 april 2016.
Price ingersoll mickey mouse pocket watch 1933 justanswer. Disney is known for its adorable and lovable characters, such as mickey and minnie mouse, goofy and pluto, and donald duck. 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. An anthropomorphic mouse who typically wears red shorts, large yellow shoes, and white gloves, mickey is one of the worlds most recognizable characters. Mouseplanet the mickey mouse watch by gregg jacobs. It has a mechanical movement and winds and sets like it should. With the original boxes and paperwork, prices can go as high as 850 dollars in pristine working condition. Using original designs from 1933, the golden mickey watch features the celebrated disney character. The master salesman singlehandedly changed disneys merchandising. Buy pedre official reproduction of the original 1933 mickey mouse bracelet watch and other wrist watches at. In the 1930s, the company, now called ingersoll waterbury manufactured the first mickey mouse watches. Rare vintage 1938 mickey mouse watch ingersoll walt disney.
Antique 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse 1st watch original disney character rare. In the 1930s, the company, now called ingersollwaterbury manufactured the first mickey mouse watches. I am hoping someone can help me clear up a mystery about an item i found. Ingersoll declared bankruptcy in 1921 and was bought by the waterbury clock co. What youve been waiting for a rare, second edition late 1933 wind up mickey mouse watch by ingersoll with the unique number equivalent dial face of the 1st edition, featuring the same size numbers 7 and 5, aligned with mickey s knees. Disney magic kingdom map art 086 cross stitch pattern counted cross stitch chart, pdf format, instant download 275253. Ingersoll watches australia automatic, business, disney.
Oct 26, 2011 world famous watch company ingersoll, who were the makers of the original mickey mouse watches in the 1930s have reunited with the walt disney company to launch a collection of watches, the mickey. The actual watch face measures about 1 inch in diameter. Kay submitted the idea to the ingersollwaterbury watch company. Ingersoll disney mickey mouse watch 32mm x 14mm 1933 tribute watch art deco stainless steel bracelet mechanical movement 30m water resistant. Dates to june 10, 1933 just two weeks after the release at the worlds fair. The disney by ingersoll watches combine the best aspects of the two international brands so much so that buyers have made these timepieces bestsellers.
One of the most iconic mickey mouse products of all time is the mickey mouse wrist watch. Rare original first dial with equivalent numbers 5 and 7. Ingersoll creates modern mickey mouse watches that revive. Antique vtg 1930s disney mickey mouse ingersoll wrist. By pedre this is a 1991 exact quartz reproduction of the first and most important disney watch ever made. A guide to collecting disneyana ingersoll wrist watches 1933 1939 r. Hollywood stars featured on ingersoll watch faces marilyn monroe and ingersoll began featuring on hollywood stars wrists james dean. It is a mickey mouse watch, and the way it is colored and done looks very similar to your donald. On the inside of the watch it shows patented july 2, 1918 and it also shows nov. Mickey mouse clock this is a replica of the ingersoll mickey mouse watch produced by the waterbury watch company in 1933. Free shipping ingersoll 1930s mickey mouse watch original vintage disney character working. The ingersoll watch company went bankrupt in 1921 during the recession that followed world war i. Pedre official reproduction of the original 1933 mickey.
Vintage 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse watch with original. Pedre official reproduction of the original 1933 mickey mouse. Ingersoll 1933 mickey mouse watch band original 4 link stainless steel enameling on mickey used, some loss of black enamel on mickey, stainless in very good condition, please see photos. Jan 28, 20 pricing your 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse watch has a large amount of variation in the current market. Oct 11, 2015 ingersoll declared bankruptcy in 1921 and was bought by the waterbury clock co. West hollywood, ca neyo arrives at bootsy bellows nightclub wearing a mike tysonmickey mouse mash up. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back.
We are seeing retail values as high as 350600 dollars for the watches in pristine working condition. Ingersoll creates modern mickey mouse watches that revive 83. Mechanism on right has a blued metal regulator like the 193334 mickey watches. My quickie internet research had verified that the firstever mickey mouse watch made its debut at that fair in 1933, marketed by disney and ingersoll. The only difference is that pedres name replaces ingersolls on the dial and box. Mickey mouse original style 1930s expo waterbury ingersoll.
Mostly its the sleeves with only one stripe and hands with thumbs in the opposite direction of the real 1935 hands. Mickey found himself on the wrists of many notable people including astronaut gene vernan and emperor hirohito. Minnie mouse signing autographs, disneyland, orlando, florida at easter time on a bright sunny day. The only difference is that pedres name replaces ingersoll s on the dial and box. Ingersolldisney partnership 193319441971 when ingersoll became timex. Find great deals on ebay for vintage ingersoll mickey mouse watch and original ingersoll mickey mouse watch. Watches, timepieces, vintage pre1968, disneyana, collectibles. By the way, the 1960s were actually a doldrums period for mickey mouse watches. Ingersoll is celebrating 90 years of mickey mouse with a rerelease of its true original. Mickey mouse clock free flash clock by adam dorman. Mickey mouse watches were first produced in 1933 by the connecticutbased ingersoll waterbury clock co, in a collaboration with walt disney productions.
The most famous of these was the mickey mouse watch, which was created with american watchmaker ingersoll. Originally launched in 1933, ingersoll was the first watch brand to feature a. The idea for a mickey mouse watch was developed by kamen, who sold the concept to the ingersollwaterbury clock company of connecticut. Ingersoll manufactured the very first mickey mouse watch in 1930 and now, 88 years later, it has the honour of reproducing a piece inspired by the original with the added benefit of modern technology, durability and style. I called the shop and asked the saleslady more about it. Ingersoll 1933 mickey mouse watch band original 4 link.
Over five million of these watches would be sold in the first 15 years of production. Mickey and minnie mouse characters on show in the disney once upon a dream parade, disneyland paris, france. Pricing your 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse watch has a large amount of variation in the current market. Very rare second edition 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse watch. The idea for a mickey mouse watch was developed by kamen, who sold the concept to the ingersoll waterbury clock company of connecticut. The whole watch only measures about 6 inches in length. This is an adorable vintage mickey mouse wrist watch with animated mickey hands. Mickey mouses name has also been known to appear fraudulently on voter registration lists, such as in the 2008 u. In what 1929 cartoon did mickey mouse speak for the first time.
A guide to collecting disneyana ingersoll wrist watches 1933 1939. Vintage 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse pocket watch good. She told me it was consigned by a local woman whose grandfather had bought it at the 1933 chicago exposition. I was out today and did a little trading for this 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse pocket watch with the original fob. This watch from 1933 is not only the first mickey mouse watch but it is also the first version produced. The bezel has art deco decoration and the casing is stamped stainless steel with wire lugs, this was the basic ingersoll mite model available with leather straps or. The bezel has art deco design etched round and the casing is stainless steel with wire lugs, this was the basic ingersoll mite model available with leather straps or seven link stainless. What company manufactured the first mickey mouse watch in 1933. The company presented walt disney with the 25millionth mickey mouse watch in 1957.
Aug 16, 2015 kay submitted the idea to the ingersollwaterbury watch company. At the time, ingersoll was on the brink of bankruptcy, and it was the mickey mouse watch that brought it back. Find ingersoll mickey from a vast selection of watches, timepieces. These watches had a 30 mm diameter and were offered with bracelet or leather strap. Not only the first mickey mouse watch, but it is also the first version produced.
It has ingersoll, mickey mouse on the dial and painted yellow gloves and round. Mickey mouse ingersoll wirelug wristwatch with its different characteristics to the later models. This particular early 1934 version is akin to the second printing of a first edition book and quite scarce in nice. Hakes ingersoll mickey mouse wrist watch first version. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Mickey mouse watch from the chicago exposition has different characteristics to the later models. Vintage 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse pocket watch good running. Unfollow vintage ingersoll mickey mouse watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Dec 08, 2016 in 1933, walt disney was a pioneer in the licensing of the companys animated stars, and turning them into franchised products.
This vintage mickey mouse watch, the second of two versions for the britisheuro. Two all original bands, movements and crystals 1933 and 1939 mickey mouse wrist watches and a watch fob. One of the rarest collectible mickey mouse wrist watches the bearded mickey wire lug wristwatch, an attractive smaller version of the 36 mickey mouse english pocket watch. It is a festive version of a collectable mickey mouse watch, an official walt disney collectable mickey mouse watch made by lorus. This lot came off an attic together so i am selling them together. The one on the left i identified as the 1935 donald duck ingersoll wrist watch, which i understand is extremely rare. I gave them both a gentle wind not even a full revolution and they both are running. Donald duck mystery watch by ingersoll collectors weekly. Under kamens leadership, sales of mickey mouse merchandise skyrocketed to several million dollars in just 4 years.
Oct 25, 2011 world famous watch company ingersoll, who were the makers of the original mickey mouse watches in the 1930s have reunited with the walt disney company to launch a collection of watches, the mickey. Mickey mouse is a cartoon character and the mascot of the walt disney company. In what 1929 cartoon did mickey mouse speak for the. Vintage mickey mouse watches are highly collectible watches featuring a depiction or the name of the disney cartoon character. The mickey mouse watch for boys was launched at the 1933 chicago exposition century of progress this first series of watches were comprised of a wrist and pocket watch.
Much like the lionel train company the mickey mouse watch for boys was launched at the 1933 chicago exposition century of progress. What youve been waiting for a rare, second edition late 1933 wind up mickey mouse watch by ingersoll with the unique number equivalent dial face of the 1st edition, featuring the same size numbers 7 and 5, aligned with mickeys knees. Pejorative use of mickeys name mickey mouse is a slang expression meaning smalltime, amateurish or trivial. The bezel has art deco decoration and the casing is stamped stainless steel with wire lugs, this was the basic ingersoll mite model available with leather straps or stainless steel braclet with novelty mickey charms. In 1933 ingersoll, in a deal with the walt disney co. Prior to 1947, what was the only fulllength feature to include an animated mickey mouse. Peculiar case with wire lugs and art deco decoration on the bezel. Mickey mouse original style 1930s expo ingersoll disney. I have two donald duck watches by ingersoll in my collection.