1995 Ford Continuous Improvement Recognition System Quartz
1995 Ford Continuous Improvement Recognition System Quartz
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Manufactured Date: 1995
This 1995 Ford promotional watch was awarded to employees as part of the company’s Continuous Improvement Recognition System, a global initiative that recognized workers for driving innovation, efficiency, and quality in Ford’s manufacturing processes. Far more than a standard giveaway, these watches were presented selectively to celebrate meaningful contributions to Ford’s culture of excellence, making them a rare surviving artifact of mid-’90s corporate recognition. The gold-tone case and black dial carry a bold world-map motif with Ford’s oval signature at its center — a reminder that the wearer’s efforts were tied to the company’s worldwide operations.
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Sizing
Sizing
Case: 33mm
Dial: 18mm
Lug-to-Lug: 40mm
Thickness: 7.25mm
Strap: 19.1cm
Strap Style: Suede Pin Buckle
Timekeeping
Timekeeping
Watch Type: Quartz
Watch Movement: Unknown
Watch Complications:
- None
Movement Caliber: Quartz
Watch Lume: None
Watch Night Light: None
Color & Finishing
Color & Finishing
Case: Gold
Dial: Black
Strap: Blue
Research & Restoration
Research & Restoration
Caseback Style: Snapback
Restoration Thoughts / Notes:
- Exclusive Employee Award Piece – Unlike mass-produced dealer or promotional watches, this reference was issued only to Ford employees as an achievement award, tying it directly to corporate history and workplace culture.
- Bold Ford World Map Dial – The black-and-gold dial design, featuring a stylized globe with Ford’s oval logo, makes it instantly recognizable and visually striking — a design rarely seen outside internal award programs.
- 1990s Quartz Reliability – Built during the quartz era when affordability met precision, it reflects the technological ethos of the time: accurate, no-nonsense timekeeping paired with symbolic design over horological complexity.
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Original Wholesale Price (1995): N/A
Original Retail Price (1995): N/A
