1987 DingBats "#1 Teacher" Quartz Watch
1987 DingBats "#1 Teacher" Quartz Watch
Reference Number: N/A
Manufactured Date: 1987
This whimsical vintage watch by DingBats celebrates the classic “#1 Teacher” theme, making it a charming collectible or nostalgic gift. The dial is full of colorful school-themed graphics: a cheerful red apple at six, a yellow school bus at nine, a red schoolhouse at three, and playful pencils, books, and cartoon-styled numerals filling out the rest. Large red “NO. 1 TEACHER” text dominates the center, giving it unmistakable character.
The watch runs on a reliable Japanese quartz movement, housed in a two-tone case with a stainless steel caseback engraved “DingBats.” It comes fitted with the original matching gold-tone bracelet, keeping the retro aesthetic intact.
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Sizing
Sizing
Case: 30.75mm
Dial: 25.5mm
Lug-to-Lug: 35mm
Thickness: 9.75mm
Strap: 18.7cm
Strap Style: Spiedel Hybrid Clasp Metal Bracelet
Timekeeping
Timekeeping
Watch Type: Quartz
Watch Movement: Unknown
Watch Complications:
- None
Movement Caliber: Japanese Quartz
Watch Lume: None
Watch Night Light: None
Color & Finishing
Color & Finishing
Case: Gold
Dial: White
Strap: Gold
Research & Restoration
Research & Restoration
Caseback Style: Snapback
Restoration Thoughts / Notes:
- Part of DingBats’ quirky 1980s collectible line, this piece captures the fun pop-culture novelty watch craze of the decade.
- Its colorful school motifs and bold lettering make it instantly recognizable and a conversation starter.
- Runs on a Japan-made quartz movement, ensuring reliable timekeeping even decades after release.
Original Catalogue Description: N/A
Original Wholesale Price (1987): N/A
Original Retail Price (1987): N/A
