Vintage 1948 MICKEY MOUSE Watch By Ingersoll – US Time with Original Red Strap

Vintage 1948 MICKEY MOUSE Watch By Ingersoll – US Time with Original Red Strap INGERSOLL – Ingersoll Watch Company, one of the oldest American watchmakers, founded in 1882 by the two brothers Robert H. Ingersoll and his brother Charles. Pioneers of industry and invention in the field of watchmaking. Ingersoll & Disney Production Disney Mickey Mouse watch is commonly considered by most people to be the the first comic character wristwatch. Its history began in 1933, when the first Mickey Mouse watch was manufactured thanks to the Ingersoll and Disney partnership. Ingersoll (then called U.S. Time and now Timex) had the license to manufacture Disney watches from 1933 up until 1968. The very first Disney Mickey Mouse watch was sold at the Chicago World Fair in June 1933. "And an adorating public had to follow him, buying millions of those watches." INGERSOLL – US TIME Mickey Mouse Wristwatch Condition: As pictured, needs battery and repair or replacement of strap/band (which is reflective in price). Others similar listed online vary in price from $200-350. Will consider reasonable offers. Thanks for shopping! For our best offers, be sure to bundle & save!