2000s D&S Imports Panda Animal Quartz Children's Watch
2000s D&S Imports Panda Animal Quartz Children's Watch
Reference Number: N/A
Manufactured Date: 2000
This charming 2000s D&S Imports children's wristwatch features a playful panda-themed design, highlighted by a vibrant lime-green dial, bold black numerals, and an adorable panda illustration surrounded by bamboo. Its polished silver-tone case is paired with a matching green rubber strap decorated with raised panda figures and bamboo leaves, creating a colorful and whimsical accessory. The stainless steel caseback bears the D&S Imports name alongside Weston, Connecticut, identifying the distributor behind this novelty timepiece.
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Sizing
Sizing
Case: 26.5mm
Dial: 21.25mm
Lug-to-Lug: 31.5mm
Thickness: 8.75mm
Strap: 15.9cm
Strap Style: Rubber Pin Buckle
Timekeeping
Timekeeping
Watch Type: Quartz Analog
Watch Movement: PC210
Watch Complications:
- None
Movement Caliber: Quartz
Watch Lume: None
Watch Night Light: None
Color & Finishing
Color & Finishing
Case: Silver
Dial: Green
Strap: Green
Research & Restoration
Research & Restoration
Caseback Style: Snapback
Restoration Thoughts / Notes:
- A Connecticut-Based Children's Watch Brand: D&S Imports was associated with Weston, Connecticut, as indicated by the engraving on this watch's caseback. The company specialized in playful children's timepieces, with designs featuring animals, sports, and other colorful themes.
- A Playful Way to Learn to Tell Time: Rather than relying on a conventional plain dial, this watch incorporates a friendly panda illustration and oversized, irregularly styled Arabic numerals. The contrasting black numbers against the bright green background make the hour markers easy to distinguish, combining an entertaining design with an approachable introduction to analog timekeeping.
- A Miniature Wildlife-Themed Accessory: The panda design extends beyond the dial to the molded rubber strap, which features raised panda figures surrounded by bamboo leaves. This coordinated artwork gives the watch the character of a miniature wearable toy, reflecting the novelty-driven approach to children's accessories popular during the 2000s.
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Original Wholesale Price (2000): N/A
Original Retail Price (2000): N/A
