This watch w/this style case was introduced in 1938 but w/silver luster case. This is the much rarer "Gold Electro-Plated" case variety produced from 1939-1942 and issued in several slightly different box varieties. This is the first box variety from 1939 identifiable as such due to the rectangular shape of the clear plastic lid which does not have red stripes on right/left sides. This plastic cover includes text on front edge, Mickey and Minnie portraits on the top. This fits over cardboard box bottom complete w/insert and also has the original slipcover w/dealer notice printed on the top. Slipcover has scattered aging, Fine. Plastic lid has one corner split and other lt. wear as does box bottom but overall still Fine. The watch has 1x1.5" metal case. Original brown leather straps show wear from use and are VG/Fine. Small scattered traces of gold luster wear but much bright gold luster remains and case is VF. Dial very lightly aged but remains totally clean. Running, Mickey has animated hands. In Auction #194 we offered the 1942 boxed version without a slipcover and it sold for $3450. A highly sought after character timepiece.