Comic Character Timepieces

The first Mickey Mouse*t wristwatch in 1933 inspired thousands of other comic character watches. Collectors are eager to find them because of their connection with pop culture. Here over 375 color photos, descriptions, and pricing, present advertising, movie promotion, and contemporary comic characters on watches manufactured between 1970-2000. See your favorite characters from Peanuts*t, Looney Tunes*t, The Simpsons*t, South Park*t, and more.

This delightful book covers the lighter side of horological history. Comic character timepieces from the earliest clocks to the present day quartz wristwatches have delighted children and adults alike, with some of the more creative or popular ones being avidly sought after by collectors. With hundreds of beautiful color photos, this is a celebration of American imagination and artistry. A price guide completes the work.

Watches are more than devices useful for monitoring the time you have left in a day, assessing where the day went or when you need to be someplace. They look good, they help keep life organized and they can be some of the most impressive collectibles or heirlooms you will ever find. Within the book of this time keeper's must-have, you will discover more than 1,000 color photos of wristwatches and pocket watches, detailed descriptions and up-to-date pricing for famous makers such as Elgin, Longines, Omega, Hamilton, Rolex and Bulova.