Betty Boop

Betty Boop

Interesting Characters in Cartoon Pocket Watches

Pocket watches have been in the market for long. Older models that have been there since the seventeenth century are called as antique pocket watches. These have always been in fashion when it comes to wearing formals and goes well with waistcoats as well. Originally they have always been a gentleman's thing to carry until Ingresoll came up with cartoon character pocket watches for children as well. Disney was quick to follow this new product as well and soon came out next generation pocket watches. The use of pocket watches have especially been noted in the comic movie Alice in the Wonderland where something like this was introduced to the children for the first time.

The most famous character used was that of Mickey Mouse but that followed by other characters like Popeye, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Jimney Cricket, Betty Boop, Superman, Porky Pig and many more as well. A typical Mickey Mouse Pocket watch would simply look like normal pocket watch, only that they would also have Mickey Mouse picture inside the watch. Typically the Mickey Mouse hands would be used to point out time with the white gloves working as the pointers. These generally work as excellent gift items when purchased new. There are many online portals from where one can easily order these which can be used personally or even be used as a Christmas or New Year gift for kids.

It is true that the craze for cartoon pocket watches have diminished by the years since newer technology have come into the picture. However, many people still love collecting pocket watches as a hobby. Certain people feel that these are good things to invest in since their value increases with time. That is true. The older the pocket watches are, the higher their value. But people should be aware of a few things before investing in these pieces. One important thing is to first find out the history of the watch. Who did it originally belong to, what repairing work has been done or even how many times it has been repaired. One can search for online shops or retails that publish these good to know information before starting to invest in them.

Few more things one should know are like how antique the cartoon pocket watch really is. Many sellers might claim them to be before 1830s but when noted these turn out to be from newer generation. Also, look for manufacturing defects, broken glasses or alignment of the timepiece before investing in them. If you are certain that this is the right one for you, go for it.

Pocket watches still look stylish and somehow it carries that gentleman look with them. If you are scared of investing heavy amounts in your cartoon pocket watch, you can certainly go for cheaper pocket watches as well which have other characters. Betty Boop pocket watches especially would fetch a higher price since these were always quite rare. Once bought, resale of many watches ca easily fetch anywhere between $500 and $2000.

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