Posted 12 years ago
ticktockti…
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Hi,
This watch was given to me at Christmas. It is in running condition and I presume it was made by Bradley in the 60's, not sure. The strap seems newer to me, though. Thanks for any help and once again, enjoy.
Very nice ! kerry will be able to ID it for you when he comes online :-)
Hello ticktocktime100,
First let me pass along that Bradley didn't make any Mickey Mouse watches before 1972, yes the made several character watch before that, but no Disney pieces.
Now do to yours, The strap is not original and has been added later. This watch was produced and sold under the label "Adorable Sales", they support a Swiss single jewel unadjusted manual movement that was mfg. by Degalan watch . These were first introduced in 1970 and ran for 2 years, note no Adorable Sales on the dial at the 6 o'clock, which puts this as a later piece and could have been sold under several different labels, probably DTC or Webster.
Commonly know as a "Hippy" Mickey , these are pretty desirable collector pieces.
Thanks for sharing this one, always nice to see a vintage Mickey.
Kerry
Thanks Mani for the vote of confidence, :-)
Btw ticktocktime100, here's one of the ones with the "Adorable sales" at the 6, for your comparison, sorry for the quality of the photos, will have to edit them.
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/56391-1970-adorable-sales-mickey-bubble-watch
Kerry, as always, I appreciate the information very much. Thank you for sharing your very nice watch also :)
Somebody stole this watch from me in the 90's In Sacramento California near Watt Ave, or North Highlands. It was given to me from a good friend who passed away.
I wish I still had my watch. I have never seen another one like it. I dont think there are many out here.