The Mickey Mouse Watch (Robert Heide / John Gilman) Hyperion 1997

The first definitive history of one of the world‘s most sought-after collectibles - the Mickey Mouse watch.

Since 1933, Mickey Mouse‘s good-natured grin and bright black eyes (occasionally winking) have graced the faces of a variety of wristwatches, clocks, and pocket watches. The Ingersoll-Waterbury Clock company, which created the first Mickey Mouse watch, would later announce to the world that the timepiece had saved the company from bankruptcy.
Mickey Mouse watches have become as identifiable as the mouse himself, and have continued to be among the best-selling timepieces in the world. The Mickey Mouse watch has become a true cultural icon, worn over the years by such diverse celebrities as Grace Kelly, Johnny Carson, John Lennon, and Andy Warhol.
Rare and unusual timepieces illustrate this remarkable story of Mickey‘s reign as The King of Time. Fun facts, lively anecdotes, and detailed descriptions of the most collectible watches are included in the text.
This fascinating and entertaining book is a must for Disney fans, watch collectors, and pop culture aficionados.