1948 MICKEY MOUSE Watch by Ingersoll – US Time Tank Case 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 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 TIMEMickey Mouse Wristwatch Over +30 years, Ingersoll made several models and variations, due to the involvement of the United States in the WWII, Ingersoll ceased for three years the production of Mickey Mo