- Imported.
- OFFICIALLY LICENSED MARVEL WATCH. For the Marvel Super Fan, Our Marvel Collection is a compilation of your favorite superheroes from the Marvel Universe..
- EXCEPTIONALLY DESIGNED- Our timepieces were designed to stay simply classic with a vintage inspired look, suitedable to be worn for business or everyday use. Case diameter measures 44mm and strap/bracelet size of 22mm..
- QUALITY MATERIALS- All our Marvel watches are crafted with the highest quality of material for cases and straps, and precise Japanese Quartz Movement for accurate time keeping. This watch also features a scratch- resistant mineral crystal to help protect your timepiece..
- WATER RESISTANT- Up to 30 meters (100ft), meaning safe to wear in the rain or get splashed. DO NOT recommend wearing it when bathing, swimming, diving, etc..
- PERFECT GIFT- Whether for yourself or a Marvel super fan, this is the perfect gift to invoke your favorite superhero memories. Great for graduation, birthday, anniversary, retirement, or any special occasion..
The Marvel Story
Marvel has gone through several incarnations with various names,
but started out as Timely Publications in 1939, founded by Martin
Goodman. By the early 1950s the name changed to Atlas Comics. In
1961, with the introduction of the famous Fantastic Four, Marvel
Comics began using its best-known name.
The first superhero was the Human Torch, and since every
superhero needs a super villain, this niche was filled by Namor
the Sub-Mariner (who later became an on-again, off-again hero). A
resounding success, the first issue needed a second printing and
together, they sold almost 900,000 copies.
Soon thereafter, writer Joe Simon and artist Jack Kirby created
the patriotic Captain America during World War II, a character
still popular today. Stanley Lieber, known more widely as Stan
Lee (his pseudonym that he eventually adopted as his legal name)
joined Timely and went on writing comic books for decades.
By the 1960s, well-known heroes and antiheroes emerged, including
the Hulk, Spider-Man, Thor, Iron Man, and the X-Men. This is the
time Steve Ditko joined the brand, now known as Marvel Comics.
These characters, with "real life" flaws and problems,
revolutionized the comic book world because they were relatable
to readers. By 1968, Marvel was selling 50 million comic books
per year.
The late 1970s saw the long-running Star Wars series, and the
1980s made money with Daredevil, but the real resurgence of comic
books came in the early 1990s. Marvel began selling trading cards
and using more crossovers in the fictional Marvel Universe. But
the 90s proved to be a tough time for Marvel, with defecting
artists and a Chapter 11 filing. The company was saved and
renamed Marvel Enterprises.
The new millennium gave way to diversification, including the
wildly successful film franchises, most notably the X-Men and
Spider-Man series, with characters slightly updated to reflect
current trends. Marvel also launched a digital archive of over
2,500 back issues, viewed for a fee. Now Marvel is owned by The
Walt Disney Company and is still going strong. Superhero strong.
Keep track of time with this officially licensed Marvel Vintage
Watch by Ewatchfactory on your wrist. The timepiece displays
artwork from your favorite Marvel character on the face, and is
designed with labeled "hour" and "minute" hands to help young
ones learn how to tell time. This classic watch has a polished
and matte steel finish and a precision Japan movement for
accurate time keeping and a 1 year manufacturer warranty.