{"product_id":"seiko-mickey-mouse-5000-7000-handaufzug-1970er-mit-originalem-disney-armband","title":"Seiko Mickey Mouse 5000-7000 – Manual wind, 1970s – with original Disney strap","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou can occasionally find the watch – though not in Europe. But the strap is almost never seen, even in Japan. This piece from Seiko’s \"Disney Time\" series from the 1970s comes with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Disney fabric strap\u003c\/strong\u003e – the part that was eventually swapped for a replacement on practically every other example, and which is significantly harder to find today than the watch itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhy the strap makes the difference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCharacter watches were worn, and by children at that. Fabric straps don't survive six decades of that – they tear, get dirty, and get replaced. Anyone looking for a Mickey Mouse Seiko today will find them on NATO straps, leather straps, all sorts of things. You hardly ever find them with the original strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is precisely the price-determining factor for collectibles in this category: the watch alone is a nice object, but the watch \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e the original strap are a complete historical testament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eSeiko Tomony and the \"Disney Time\" series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTomony was a brand for which Seiko produced watches outside of its classic lineup starting in the early 1970s – including the character and licensed models of this series. The reference 5000-7000 is the best-known of these: a round case of about 35 millimeters with a mechanical hand-wound movement, which was released in several dial versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat is remarkable is the technical seriousness. There is no toy mechanism in this watch, but a regularly manufactured hand-wound movement from Japanese mass production. Seiko built these watches like watches, not like merchandise – and that is why they are still running fifty years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe dial bears the inscription \u003cstrong\u003e© Walt Disney Productions\u003c\/strong\u003e. This company name was used until 1986 and confirms its placement in the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eDesign and character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAgainst a silvery background, Mickey stands in classic illustration, surrounded by Arabic hour numerals in a slender font with a dotted minute track. As is typical for this reference, Mickey's arms are the hands: the short one shows the hour, the long one the minute, and you read the time by looking at where the figure is pointing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe chrome-plated case measures 34.7 mm without the crown, with a 40.2 mm lug-to-lug and a thickness of 11.7 mm. At 34 grams, the watch is extremely light – the original fabric strap contributes significantly to this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe watch is functional; the function was checked before purchase. The case and crystal show signs of wear, and the chrome plating shows signs of aging on the edges – this is the normal state for a watch that is over fifty years old and has been worn, and it is depicted unretouched in the product photos. The original fabric strap is preserved and shows the typical signs of wear for textile of this age. The condition is as described and agreed upon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBrand: Seiko \/ Tomony, \"Disney Time\" series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReference: 5000-7000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMotif: Mickey Mouse, hands as Mickey's arms, dial signed \"© Walt Disney Productions\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMovement: mechanical hand-wound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCase material: chrome-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDiameter without crown: 34.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLug-to-lug: 40.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThickness: 11.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLug width: 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight incl. strap: 34 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDating: 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStrap: \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Disney fabric strap\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eFor whom?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor collectors of Japanese character watches who prioritize completeness – the watch and the original strap belong together. For anyone who wants a mechanical watch with high recognition value. And as a gift with substance: a watch that you have to wind and that is exactly why it stays with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWarranty (used)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a used item. The limitation period for claims for defects (statutory warranty) is 12 months from delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eNote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSince this is a used watch, water resistance cannot be guaranteed. To protect the movement, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage \u0026 JDM (Japan Domestic Market)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54164612120914,"sku":"A411","price":429.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3908\/0530\/files\/D37FB7A0-4009-4131-8BB8-2CF277CE836D.jpg?v=1785764809","url":"https:\/\/japanese-microbrands.com\/en\/products\/seiko-mickey-mouse-5000-7000-handaufzug-1970er-mit-originalem-disney-armband","provider":"Japanese Microbrands - Mario Lenke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}