Ingersoll Balance Wheel Cufflinks - For the Gentleman Watch Enthusiast

Recently, when I bought my Revelot R12 from Timekeeper in NU Sentral, I asked whether the shop would be willing to give me a door gift as the watch was sold at retail price. Surprisingly, they agree to give this nice cufflinks from Ingersoll.

Ingersoll 1892 ID00202 Limited Edition Disney New Haven Wristwatch (similar to ID00202) - For Disney Fans, A Review (plus Video)

I love anything Disney and when that brand joins up with a watch, I am all keen to know more. Ingersoll 1892 has been doing a co-branding with Disney since 1933. The one that I have for a few years now is the 30's Collection Watch. That watch is truly magical.

Historically, the first Ingersoll Disney watch was produced in 1933 where it featured Mickey Mouse on the dial with a seconds sub-dial. It was a marketing success and by 1957, 25 million of such timepieces was sold (Mr. Walt Disney was presented with the 25 millionth Ingersoll Disney watch that year).

Unlike the original designs, this particular version (the ID00201) is more sedated with normal hands and without a seconds sub-dial. The only thing that gives it away as a Disney timepiece is a rather unobtrusive and nonchalant Mickey Mouse leaning against the 9 o'clock marker with both hands and legs crossed.

In all honesty, this purchase was purely opportunistic. I didn't plan to get it but when I saw it, I just can't let go.