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Cartoon Watches: A cure for the doldrums
Aug 13, 2022,16:55 PM
The past 3 years have been tumultuous for many (myself included). I bet, many of us are secretly wishing the pandemic did not happen, and perhaps life would go on as normal, allowing us to save up for the things we love.
Some men like Golf, some others like stereo systems, others like travelling, and I believe all of us love buying watches. There’s something about buying watches - brings a rush of endorphins, the chase, the thrill of a new toy. But when the economy is not good, this hobby suffers.
So, back during the Great Depression, people were broke, and they wanted to cheer themselves up. Many turned to the penny arcade, others bought Ingersoll Mickey Mouse Watches.
An ad for Ingersoll Mickey Watches. The Great Depression was a sad period circa 1929-1939.
Credit: Disney History Institute
Cartoon watches have a positive effect on the psyche of people. They cheer people up, reminding them of values shown in the characters. Values such as perseverance, courage, tenacity, and more. Super Mario rescues the Princess, Mickey rescues Minnie, Popeye rescues Olive Oyl, Mighty Mouse saves the day…the list goes on.
So I have compiled a montage of cartoon watches (credits given) which are guaranteed to make people smile.
What are your favourite cartoon characters? Do you know of other cartoon watches?
Credit: ThisiswhyImbroke
Vario X Popeye watch. Yours for USD398
Credit: Time & Tide
Bamford Popeye Watch
Credit: Hypebeast
Tag Heuer Aquaracer “One Piece”
Don’t Crack Under Pressure
Well done Tag Heuer
Credit: Soranews24
A remake of the Mickey Watch by Bulgari
Don’t like the price…especially in these doldrums. And the enamel art is tiny, not as intricate as the Fantasy Pilot/Sailor/Racer as previously done before the take-over.
Credit: Hypebeast
Sarpaneva x Moomin
This is gorgeous
Credit: Quill & Pad
Tag Heuer F1 “Monopoly” edition
Credit: Haute Time
Mighty Mouse vintage watch
Credit: Pinterest
Omega Speedy Snoopy
Credit: Collectspace
Romaine Jerome Spiderman Watch
Credit: Maxim
Unimatic Spongebob Watch. I’ve read it costed Euro700. Thanks for keeping the price down.
Credit: NYTimes
Citizen Cinderalla Watch
Yes I can afford this. Maybe I will wear one. Heehee
Credit: NYTimes
Kross Studios Deathstar Tourbillon
Yes, Lord Vader, this is indeed the Deathstar to many including myself. If one has to ask, one cannot afford it.
Credit: Forbes
Oris comes to the rescue with this Starwars 250 pieces LE.
Credit: T3