1964 Mickey Mouse Datejust

[jamesthejeweller]

Hi everyone.
I Have just bought a 1964 Rolex Datejust with Mickey Mouse? on the Dial, it has a 1570 movement which is signed, there are rolex stamps on the inside of the case, on the crown, the dial and the movement. The face only has the Rolex Crown at the 12 position and nothing else. I can't find any information on this anywhere and was hoping that the shared knowledge on this forum could help me out.

Thanks

[G.J]

Do you have pics of the watch?

[frostie]

I found some pics. Does it look like this?

[CEG]

very novel - much $$$$'s !?

[jamesthejeweller]

YES THATS IT!! Thats exactly what it looks like Frostie!... what the hell is it? ohh mine has an automatic movement.

[Mrdi]

Frankenwatch
The crown isn't even straight

[CEG]

Originally Posted by jamesthejeweller

YES THATS IT!! Thats exactly what it looks like Frostie!... what the hell is it? ohh mine has an automatic movement.

Where did you find it ?

[jamesthejeweller]

Small antique's shop near me

[frostie]

Originally Posted by jamesthejeweller

YES THATS IT!! Thats exactly what it looks like Frostie!... what the hell is it? ohh mine has an automatic movement.

I don't know much about it but i found an italian guy selling that watch. I hope that somebody can help you. Anyway here is the link that i found the pics of the watch http://cgi.ebay.it/INCREDIBILE-ROLEX...QQcmdZViewItem

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Quite interesting!

I think Gerald Genta - among other designs - was famous for his "Mickey Mouse" watch, but I doubt if there ever came such a watch from the Rolex manufactory.

Gerald Genta's version also has the hands/arms of Mickey Mouse acting as the hands of the watch/movement whereas the version shown here has standard hands and a pic of Mickey Mouse printed on the dial underneath. I'd say that the Mickey Mouse is a later adition.

[jamesthejeweller]

Hi, i called up a few people, Armour Winston in the Burlington arcade in London's bond street, also Vintage Rolex in the same arcade, Rolex Boutique at Harrods, Bexley rolex lost and stolen and Rolex Head Office 19 St. James Square. Apparently it was issued to Disney Employees in the 60's to commemorate something or another, Gentleman at Armour Winston said that it had major value. Going to london as soon as possible to get it checked out. Has anyone else come across one of these before?

[frostie]

Originally Posted by jamesthejeweller

Hi, i called up a few people, Armour Winston in the Burlington arcade in London's bond street, also Vintage Rolex in the same arcade, Rolex Boutique at Harrods, Bexley rolex lost and stolen and Rolex Head Office 19 St. James Square. Apparently it was issued to Disney Employees in the 60's to commemorate something or another, Gentleman at Armour Winston said that it had major value. Going to london as soon as possible to get it checked out. Has anyone else come across one of these before?

If you check the link that i have posted the guy is an italian and he is selling it for 1500 euro

[jamesthejeweller]

Yea, i saw that. im going to see what the guys in London say, im not counting my chickens just yet ha ha. i will keep everyone posted and if anyone finds any more info please post!

Thanks for all your help!

[Thani]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Quite interesting!

I think Gerald Genta - among other designs - was famous for his "Mickey Mouse" watch, but I doubt if there ever came such a watch from the Rolex manufactory.

Gerald Genta's version also has the hands/arms of Mickey Mouse acting as the hands of the watch/movement whereas the version shown here has standard hands and a pic of Mickey Mouse printed on the dial underneath. I'd say that the Mickey Mouse is a later adition.

as bo says, gerald genta is famous for his "Fantasy" watches with the mickey mouse theme which has a jumping hour movement.. Gerald Genta did also design a watch for Rolex, but it was a Cellini model and not a datejust..

in my opinion the mickey mouse cartoon on the dial doesnt seem so original to me.. but like u said u asked several AD's and u got ur answer.. good luck though

[jamesthejeweller]

Thani,

Yeah i am Hopeful, everyone i talked to seemed very enthusiastic about it, especially the guy at the Rolex boutique in Harrods because he had come across one of these in the past. i will see what the valuation brings. Thanks again!