In 1971, ingersoll timex ended making mickey mouse watches. Robertson, chairman of the board of westinghouse, and grover whalen, president of the 1939 new york worlds fair, placed an ingersoll mickey mouse. Mickey mouse ingersoll made in usa 1930s pocket watch with fob. Watch features the image of mickey mouse that first appeared on ingersoll us time watches in 1946, after world war ii ended. Childs mickey mouse novelty wrist watch, made by ingersoll watch co, new york, circa 1960. Disney classic by ingersoll ladies watch 25570 with. Oct 11, 2015 ingersoll declared bankruptcy in 1921 and was bought by the waterbury clock co. These will typically sell higher in an antique shop or. At the time, ingersoll was on the brink of bankruptcy, and it was the mickey mouse watch that brought it back.
Ingersoll is celebrating 90 years of mickey mouse with a rerelease of its true original. More than five million pieces were sold in its first 15 years of production. With over 100 years of watchmaking experience and ingenuity, ingersoll was the company to manufacture the very first mickey mouse watches in 1930 and now, 80 years later, it has the honour of reproducing its work with the added benefit of modern technology and durability. Mickey mouse 17 jewel winding watch bradley swiss walt disney productions rare. By the way, the 1960s were actually a doldrums period for mickey mouse watches. Mickey mouse holding book illustration, disney\s magical mirror starring mickey mouse minnie mouse epic mickey fantasia, magic kingdom transparent background png clipart size. Please fill out the form and fax it to our main office at 8566928697. Mickey mouse appears on citizen watches 90 years since he made his screen debut america editors choice lead story news by rob corder on november 15, 2018 citizen branded clocks have been seen for the first time in disney world resort and disneyland resort, nine months after. Ingersoll are proud to make a tribute to this well esta.
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. An anthropomorphic mouse who typically wears red shorts, large yellow shoes, and white gloves, mickey is one of the worlds most recognizable characters. Ingersoll vintage mickey mouse watch for parts, repair. From the conception of the mickey mouse watch in may of 1933, ingersoll held the marketing and production rights of disney characters watches. Ingersoll 1933 mickey mouse watch band original 4 link stainless steel enameled.
In 1971, ingersolltimex ended making mickey mouse watches. If you love disney merchandise and history, youll be sold on the fall 1985 issue. By 1942 all new production of disneys mickey mouse watches ceased with the onset of the united states involvement in world war ii. Ingersoll unisex ind 26163 disney classic time mickey mouse. Ingersoll declared bankruptcy in 1921 and was bought by the waterbury clock co. Shop for mickey mouse watch ingersoll online at target. We have many collaborations in the making and the ingersoll union will continue to grow. In 1919 ingersoll developed a watch with the socalled night design, the radiolite with luminous dial. The mickey mouse watch is born in connecticut new england.
The winding crown, case back, and crystal are missing. Under kamens leadership, sales of mickey mouse merchandise skyrocketed to several million dollars in just 4 years. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Originally launched in 1933, ingersoll was the first watch brand to feature a collaboration with the disney icon. Watch features the image of mickey mouse that first appeared on ingersollus time watches in. In the 1930s, the company, then called ingersoll waterbury, manufactured the first mickey mouse watches click to see all available ingersoll disney watches on amazon. The mickey mouse watch was also marketed in britain in 34 by ingersoll of london, who adopted a.
Ingersoll celebrates 90 years of mickey mouse international new products news on november 16, 2018 originally launched in 1933, ingersoll was the first watch brand to feature a collaboration with the disney icon. This particular early 1934 version is akin to the second printing of a first edition book and quite scarce in nice, original condition. Shop disney classic by ingersoll ladies watch 25570 with white mickey mouse. In january 1971, they gave up those rights and bradley timedivision of elgin. Hear mickey mouse or minnie mouse speak the time apple support. Disney watches by ingersoll including mickey mouse, goofy. Originally launched in 1933, ingersoll was the first watch brand to feature a. This is a mickey mouse wrist watch body, made by ingersoll around the 1930s. Mickey mouse is a cartoon character and the mascot of the walt disney company. Printable wall art, vintage map old americas instant download. Vintageantique 1930s disney mickey mouse ingersoll wrist watch round facedial this is the pefect parts piece if you need it. After the ingersoll period, many other watch manufactures took over the reins and produced a plethora of watches, in every shape and design. The idea for a mickey mouse watch was developed by kamen, who sold the concept to the ingersollwaterbury clock company of connecticut. The most famous of these was the mickey mouse watch, which was created with american watchmaker ingersoll.
Prior to 1947, what was the only fulllength feature to include an animated mickey mouse. Ingersoll mickey mouse nos in box w papers mint never worn, runs fine. Mouseplanet disney at the 1939 new york worlds fair by jim. Ingersollwaterbury also made a mickey mouse pocket watch. Disney is known for its adorable and lovable characters, such as mickey and minnie mouse, goofy and pluto, and donald duck. In the 1930s, the company, now called ingersoll waterbury manufactured the first mickey mouse watches. No band the wheel is moving and the balance staff is intact.
One of the most iconic mickey mouse products of all time is the mickey mouse wrist watch. It needs to be cleaned plastic face cover is discolored and has some scratches take a look at the. I have a c 1938 ingersoll 5 notch mickey mouse watch. Designer watches for men by ingersoll 1892 at our online watch shop. Click here to download our media pack to learn more about print and.
By pedre this is a 1991 exact quartz reproduction of the first and most important disney watch ever made. Vintage 1950s original mickey mouse ingersoll windup watch white band runs good. 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 this disney classic collection of. Ingersoll rand mickey mouse wristwatches for sale ebay. Marked foreign two versions were produced along with a wrist watch, being rarer than the american counterpart these are now extremely collectible. 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 this disney classic collection of. The ingersoll mickey mouse watch continued throughout the 40s and 50s. The only difference is that pedres name replaces ingersolls on the dial and box. The credit card authorization form is available to download on our website. The glory days of the ingersoll watch company declined along with the recession that followed world. Ingersoll creates modern mickey mouse watches that revive 83. Replica of original 1930s ingersoll mickey mouse wrist watch.
May 20, 2012 the ingersollwaterbury company presented walt disney with the 25millionth mickey. Mickey mouse png clipart images free download pngguru. The idea for a mickey mouse watch was developed by kamen, who sold the concept to the ingersoll waterbury clock company of connecticut. 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. In what 1929 cartoon did mickey mouse speak for the. This is a vintage circa 1940s ingersoll mickey mouse watch. See more ideas about mickey mouse watch, mickey mouse and mickey watch. In the 1930s, the company, then called ingersollwaterbury, manufactured the first mickey mouse watches click to see all available ingersoll disney watches on. Ingersoll mickey mouse 30s collection art deco display stand watch stand wooden. If you set mickey mouse or minnie mouse as your watch face, you can tap the screen to hear them speak the time. 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. Also during this period, ingersoll rand timex also produced the first battery operated and water resistant mickey watches. Over five million of these watches would be sold in the first 15 years of production.
The ingersoll watch company grew with the demand and made new. Antique vtg 1930s disney mickey mouse ingersoll wrist watch. Famed 1930s design lets mickeys gloves do the timetelling. Mickey womens analogue quartz watch with leather strap dm809b. I was out today and did a little trading for this 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse pocket watch with the original fob. Wrist watch ingersoll, mickey mouse, new york, circa 1960. The mickey mouse wrist watch was first issued by ingersoll at the 1933 chicago world fair. He was created by walt disney and ub iwerks at the walt disney studios in 1928. Throughout the following years from its inception there were subtle changes made to the watches and their packaging which allows us to precisely date them today. The disney company have had a long and successful collaboration with the world of watches. Aug 16, 2015 also during this period, ingersoll rand timex also produced the first battery operated and water resistant mickey watches. 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. The resurgence of the popular mickey watch was promoted by us time which by 46 had all but absorbed the ingersoll waterbury clock company while still continuing to display the ingersoll brand on the new lozenge shaped mickey mouse watch, which was now designed.
On the inside of the watch it shows patented july 2, 1918 and it also shows nov. Ingersoll celebrates 90 years of mickey mouse watchpro. In what 1929 cartoon did mickey mouse speak for the first time. The iconic ingersoll disney mickey mouse watch can be on the wrist of.
Ingersoll 1950s1960s mechanical mickey mouse watch. This watch is made in the style of the ingersoll mickey mouse watches manufactured in the mid 1930s, but the accompanying box, statuette and guarantee suggest a date circa 1960. In the 1930s, the company, now called ingersollwaterbury manufactured the first mickey mouse watches. Disney classic by ingersoll ladies watch 25570 with white mickey mouse dial and grey strap. Micky mouse original style disney ingersoll mens watch. Disney classic by ingersoll ladies watch 25570 with white mickey. Celebrate disney merchandise and park history with the fall 1985. The master salesman singlehandedly changed disneys merchandising. Ingersoll are proud to make a tribute to this well established heritage. The dial is white, with yellow hands mickey, and w. The company presented walt disney with the 25millionth mickey mouse watch in 1957.
What company manufactured the first mickey mouse watch in 1933. This first started in 1933 when robert h ingersoll met with walt disney,bringing the truly global icon that is mickey mouse into the ingersoll collection. Help date ingersoll mickey mouse i agree, very helpful link. The mickey mouse watch was also marketed in britain in 34 by ingersoll of london, who adopted a distinctly different design to the us version. The disney by ingersoll watches combine the best aspects of the two international brands so much so that buyers have made these timepieces bestsellers. Celebrate walt disneys first, original ingersoll mickey mouse wrist watch with this handsome replica from the company that started it all. Now with the increasing use of mickey and minnie images at the top level of fashion the ingersoll classic collection has arrived. Vintage 1940s original ingersoll disney mickey mouse watch. The ingersoll watch company is currently owned by zeon watches, a british subsidiary of the. An anthropomorphic mouse who typically wears red shorts, large yellow shoes, and white gloves, mickey is.
Ingersoll which later became timex continued to make the watches until the early 70s. Both mickey mouse watches had a picture of mickey on the dial with his hands telling the minutes. Targeting a smaller market the english mickey mouse watch was produced in smaller volumes. Disney merchandizing promoters saw the mickey watches as a cheap way to promote their brand. The first character watch, which was commissioned by disney to feature mickey mouse. Disney wrist watch mickey mouse replica by ingersoll. Ingersoll collections mens and ladies designer watches. Nov 16, 2018 ingersoll is celebrating 90 years of mickey mouse with a rerelease of its true original. Shop for ingersoll mickey mouse watch online at target. Buy ingersoll unisex ind 26163 disney classic time mickey mouse watch with black band and other wrist watches at. For example, the first mickey mouse licensed wristwatch was created by ingersoll in 1933 in connection with the chicago worlds fair. The dial has concentric wear at the outer end of the minute hand.
Here is the first known ad that i could find for the mickey mouse timepiece line, it dates to three weeks after they were first released at the chicago worlds fair in 1933. Kay submitted the idea to the ingersollwaterbury watch company. In 1933 ingersoll, in a deal with the walt disney co. This classic mickey dress watch features a silver roundcase frame with a stainless steel band with. Mouseplanet celebrating 90 years of mickey and minnie mouse. Due to new security updates regarding transference of funds, all money orders must be made payable to jeanne bertoia. The first one was produced by the ingersollwaterbury company in 1933, and it was sold for usd2. Ingersoll creates modern mickey mouse watches that revive 83 years history working with. Made using the original designs, the new walt id01401 contains. The first one was produced by the ingersoll waterbury company in 1933, and it was sold for usd2.
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