{"product_id":"seiko-tomony-disney-time-mickey-mouse-5000-7000-handaufzug-1970er-zeiger-als-mickeys-arme","title":"Seiko Tomony Disney Time Mickey Mouse 5000-7000 – Manual Winding – 1970s – Hands as Mickey's Arms","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere is hardly a watch design that communicates its idea so directly: Mickey’s arms are the hands. The short one indicates the hour, the long one the minute – and you read the time by looking at where the character is pointing. This watch comes from Seiko’s \"Disney Time\" series of the 1970s and is powered by a mechanical hand-wound movement.\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 range starting in the early 1970s – including the character and licensed models of this series. The reference 5000-7000 is the most well-known of them: 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\"\u003eThe technical seriousness is remarkable. There is no toy mechanism inside this watch, but a regularly manufactured hand-wound movement from Japanese mass production – according to the available specifications for the reference, the caliber 50C with seven jewels. Seiko built these watches like watches, not like merchandise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe dial bears the inscription \u003cstrong\u003eWalt Disney Productions\u003c\/strong\u003e. This company name was used until 1986 and confirms its classification 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\"\u003eOn a cream-colored background, Mickey stands in a classic illustration, surrounded by Arabic hour numerals in a playful font. The arms are proportioned in such a way that the legibility actually works – a design detail that usually fails in imitations of this principle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe (relatively rare) gold-plated case measures 34.5 mm without the crown, with a 39.9 mm lug-to-lug and 12 mm height; at 51 grams, the watch is pleasantly light on the wrist. It comes on a new navy NATO strap with a gray-red stripe. The 18 mm lug width allows for a strap change in one minute.\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 case and crystal show scratches, the gold plating shows only moderate signs of aging – which is not a given for a watch over fifty years old that has been worn. The condition is shown unretouched in the product photos. The condition is agreed upon as described and pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eTechnical data\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, 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\"\u003eCaliber: 50C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eJewels: 7 jewels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCase material: gold-plated, stainless steel case back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDiameter without crown: 34.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLug-to-lug: 39.9 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeight: 12 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: 51 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: new NATO strap (not original)\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\"\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor collectors looking for Japanese character watches from the 1970s and who are familiar with the Tomony series. For anyone who wants a watch with a design concept that can be explained in one sentence. And for buyers who prefer a mechanical movement over a battery, even for a watch that is primarily intended to bring joy.\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":54156872319314,"sku":"A352","price":399.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3908\/0530\/files\/B6E08783-2899-4BD6-935F-C698C9295046.jpg?v=1785678002","url":"https:\/\/japanese-microbrands.com\/en\/products\/seiko-tomony-disney-time-mickey-mouse-5000-7000-handaufzug-1970er-zeiger-als-mickeys-arme","provider":"Japanese Microbrands - Mario Lenke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}