How to Find a Steamboat Willie Pocket Watch

Steamboat Willie is the title of a cartoon released in 1928 that featured Mickey Mouse. This may not have been the first cartoon Mickey Mouse had ever been shown in, but it was the first cartoon that made Mickey a celebrity of sorts. This cartoon continues to be thought of as the first to feature post-produced music, effects and dialogue.

This cartoon has been in the lime light recently due to its public domain status. Steamboat Willie has almost reached public domain status several times, but each time a copyright extension was filed and granted.

** Pocket Watch Tip ** The Unitas brand of pocket watches was born in 1926, when Auguste Reymond named his movement blanks after the Unitas Watch Company he acquired. Reymond first went into business in 1898, but Unitas itself was not established until later.

A Steamboat Willie pocket watch is coveted by collectors of both Disney memorabilia as well as pocket watches. You may not be able to find one of these in your local jewelry store or watch shop, but don't despair. There are places where you can obtain one of these watches for yourself or to give as a gift.

These places are best accessed through the Internet. The Internet is a vast resource where you can find pages and pages of listings for sites that sell all sorts of watches and Disney collectibles. Check places like retail stores, Disney collectible shops, and even the online auction giant Ebay. You can find Steamboat Willie pocket watches that are antiques or those that are newer. They are often offered as part of a special collection or as an anniversary special.

** Pocket Watch Tip ** Jewelry Stores: Jewelry stores are probably the most likely place to find a La Fidele pocket watch. Most of the time, if the store doesn't have the watch in stock, they can order it for you. Though a jewelry store will probably be the most expensive option, it is often also the most convenient one, especially if you're seeking a brand new pocket watch. The jewelry store can engrave your pocket watch, often free of charge, with any message you would like.

What is the price one would expect to fork out for a Steamboat Willie pocket watch? It all depends. One factor is the condition of the watch. Of course a pocket watch in mint condition will sell for more than one that is scratched or damaged. Another factor will be the year of make. The older the watch, usually the more valuable. If you're a savvy shopper, you can often find these types of pocket watches for auction and if you stay on top of things, you can grab them at low prices.

One of these whimsical timepieces would make the ideal gift for anyone who loves Disney or collects watches. A watch is a good gift when you're commemorating an event. Some pocket watches can be engraved with initials or even a message. These watches are often passed down from father to son, for generations, and become treasured family heirlooms.

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