Seiko Disney Time 101 Dalmatians Manual-Wind Mechanical Watch - 1970s This is a charming vintage Seiko Disney Time 101 Dalmatians mechanical wristwatch, dating to the 1970s. Disney Time occupies an important place in the history of Japanese character watches. Introduced by Seiko in 1961 under an official Disney licensing agreement, the series became one of the pioneering character-watch collections in Japan and continued for many years in a wide variety of Disney designs. This example features a particularly colourful and playful 101 Dalmatians design. The white dial depicts two Dalmatian puppies sitting among flowers, with a yellow butterfly above them. Red Arabic numerals and matching red hands surround the illustration, while the vivid red case and original red strap create a wonderfully coordinated period appearance. The dial is marked: Disney Time and: WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS The lower edge of the dial is also marked: SINGAPORE This is not a modern quartz character watch. It is a genuine vintage hand-wound mechanical Seiko Disney Time, combining the collecting appeal of classic Disney merchandise with the charm of a traditional mechanical wristwatch. Reference markings An interesting feature of this example is that the dial and case carry different 8004-series markings. The dial is marked: 8004-2010 while the back of the red plastic case is marked: 8004-012 Both markings are clearly visible in the photographs. Movement The watch is powered by a Seiko 8004-series hand-wound mechanical movement. The watch is running well at the time of listing. The service history is unknown, and accuracy and power reserve have not been measured. Original red plastic case One of the strongest visual characteristics of this watch is its vivid red plastic case. The bright red case perfectly complements the red numerals, hands and original strap, giving the watch a highly distinctive vintage Disney appearance. The plastic has naturally aged over several decades. There are fine age-related stress hairlines around the lug areas, caused by fatigue of the vintage plastic material. There are no broken-off or missing pieces. The current condition of the case is clearly shown in the photographs. Original red strap Importantly, the watch retains its original red strap. The survival of the original strap is an especially attractive period detail and gives the watch a much more complete and authentic vintage presentation. However, the strap has undergone considerable age-related deterioration. The underside has become very dry and brittle, and small particles of material may flake away. For this reason, the strap should be regarded primarily as an original collectible component rather than as a strap intended for regular daily wear. Condition The colourful 101 Dalmatians dial remains highly attractive and clearly legible. The dial shows light age-related marks consistent with a vintage character watch. The red plastic case shows scratches, surface wear and fine age-related stress hairlines around the lug areas, but there are no missing or broken-off sections. The crystal shows surface scratches and marks from previous use. The original red strap shows significant age-related drying and deterioration, particularly on the underside, and small particles of material may continue to flake away. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description. No box or papers are included. Measurements Case width: approximately 31.1 mm, excluding the crown Case thickness: approximately 10.9 mm Important information The watch is running well at the time of listing. The service history is unknown, and accuracy and power reserve have not been measured. Please regard this primarily as a vintage collectible mechanical character watch. If regular use is intended, inspection or servicing by a qualified watchmaker is recommended. Water resistance has not been tested and is not guaranteed. Shipping The watch will be carefully packed and shipped from Japan with tracking. Customs duties, import taxes and any other charges imposed by the destination country are the responsibility of the buyer. With its delightful 101 Dalmatians artwork, vivid red plastic case, surviving original red strap, hand-wound Seiko mechanical movement and period WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS marking, this is a particularly charming surviving example from the classic Disney Time era. The combination of genuine vintage Disney character artwork and traditional Seiko mechanical watchmaking gives this piece appeal far beyond that of an ordinary character watch. For collectors of Disney, 101 Dalmatians, vintage character watches and unusual Seiko models, this is a highly distinctive piece of 1970s Disney Time history.