1993 Xanadu Magic Dial "Best Teacher" Quartz Watch
1993 Xanadu Magic Dial "Best Teacher" Quartz Watch
Reference Number: N/A
Manufactured Date: 1993
This 1993 Xanadu “Best Teacher” quartz watch is a charming novelty piece that blends fun design with everyday wearability. The standout feature is its “magic dial,” where the pencil hand and apple graphic interact with the hour and minute hands to create playful movement across the dial. With its Hong Kong-made case, whimsical school-themed imagery, and slim profile, it’s both a nostalgic keepsake and a practical quartz timepiece.
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Sizing
Sizing
Case: 32.75mm
Dial: 29mm
Lug-to-Lug: 39mm
Thickness: 7.25mm
Strap: 20.3cm
Strap Style: Faux Leather Pin Buckle
Timekeeping
Timekeeping
Watch Type: Quartz
Watch Movement: Unknown
Watch Complications:
- Mystery Dial
Movement Caliber: Quartz
Watch Lume: None
Watch Night Light: None
Color & Finishing
Color & Finishing
Case: Silver
Dial: White
Strap: Brown
Research & Restoration
Research & Restoration
Caseback Style: Snapback
Restoration Thoughts / Notes:
- The “magic dial” design makes the pencil hand appear to write on the chalkboard as time passes.
- These watches were produced in Hong Kong during the early 1990s, a hub for novelty quartz watchmaking.
- Collectors often seek Xanadu’s themed watches for their quirky dials, which ranged from teacher motifs to pop culture references.
Original Catalogue Description: N/A
Original Wholesale Price (1993): N/A
Original Retail Price (1993): N/A
