MICKEY CHARACTER REMINDERS...

There are 120 Mickey cartoons in all, with a 30-year gap between "The Simple Things" (1953) and "Mickey's Christmas Carol" (1983). Additionally, Mickey was the star of the TV show “Mickey Mouse Club” in the 1950s. He appears on thousands of articles and today he is the main character who greets the public in the Disney theme parks. Walt Disney lent his voice to Mickey until 1946. Then, Jim Macdonald took over until his retirement some thirty years later. Today, it is Wayne Allwine who interprets the voice of Mickey. Mickey has always had a special place in the heart of Walt Disney who often said: "I hope there is one thing that I will never forget: it all started with a mouse. »

MICKEY WATCHES

The original Mickey Mouse watch was made 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 produced without interruption since 1933, except for a period in the 1960s when only the words "Mickey Mouse" appeared on the dial.
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 run backwards. Although the time cannot be read backwards without some effort, these Helbros-made watches immediately became popular collector's items 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 its classic watches, and The Disney Store put Goofy's Upside-Down Watch first on the list of select items. In 1972, Bradley, a division of Elgin National Industries, took over the manufacture of Disney watches, and in 1987 the contract was awarded to Lorus. Today, Disney watches are made by several companies.

IN THE 1970S HAVING ONE OF THE LARGEST AMERICAN COMPANIES AS A PARTNER IS AMAZING FOR A FRENCH COMPANY!

The society Avronel of this rare Mickey with big ears, was created in 1965 in Vichy by Henri Avron. It specializes in the manufacture of classic and low-cost diving watches and timepieces such as alarm clocks, watches, clocks. In 1967, obtaining the Walt Disney license changed the course of things: in 4 years, Avronel became the holder of the Tintin, Popeye, Betty Boop, Smurf, Zorro licenses, and launched into the wonderful world of children's watches. . Subsequently the company obtains the license for the watches Babar, Tex Avery, Blake & Mortimer, The Little Prince or Pink Panther. Note that the watches of the 98 world cup is also Avronel.

DESCRIPTION and UNDER HOOD

Dimensions : width at the level of the ears 36 mm, at the level of the dial excluding winder 24 mm, length at the end of the handles 33 mm and 7 mm thick glass included. Lady or child model.

Housing : in gold-plated metal with a stainless steel bottom, it is distinguished by an unusual shape, the real head of Mickey with his ears.

Glass : flat mineral.

Movement : electronic quartz, new battery, very reliable and precise.

strap :  in genuine ostrich-style leather, green in color, fitted with a "butterfly" folding clasp.

Comments : People who know Mickey watches since their creation in 1933 know that it is rare to find one with "overhanging" lugs from the case, this model is very rare. This watch is new, never worn and never sold, it has been stored in drawers since the late 90s. A model that is impossible to find and that increases in value.

CONDITIONS OF SALE

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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 run backwards. Although the time cannot be read backwards without some effort, these Helbros-made watches immediately became popular collector's items 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 its classic watches, and The Disney Store put Goofy's Upside-Down Watch first on the list of select items. In 1972, Bradley, a division of Elgin National Industries, took over the manufacture of Disney watches, and in 1987 the contract was awarded to Lorus.