Batman Men's Watches
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Batman men's watches commemorate various events in the enduring popularity of this superhero.
Batman Comic Book: Early Beginnings
DC Comics is one of the oldest and largest American comic book publishers. In 1940, a year after the character, Bat-Man appeared, the creators Bob Kane(artist) and Bill Finger(writer) were given their own comic book series. Kane’s name is the only one that appears on the comic books. DC Comics was purchased by Warner Brothers Entertainment in 1969.
In the 1960s, Batman moved into the star ranks of Superman when a made-for TV series was produced. After the television series ended, Batman once more was reborn, this time in film. Batman metamorphosed from a campy 1960s television show into a modern gritty hero as depicted in the latest movie version, Dark Knight.
Official Batman Watches
Warner Brothers (WB) offers several limited editions through their website, WB Shop.
WB(Warner Brothers) Limited Editions
Warner Brothers offers Batman logo watches as limited editions.
Batman Full Throttle from Fossil
- This is a signature Batman graphic watch featuring the Batman black logo dial. The watch band has black accents and is an industrial-style with a buckle clasp. If you’re a collector, then you’ll be very pleased with the commemorative display box packaging. This watch is a limited edition of only 3,000 watches available.
- 45 mm.
- Water resistant up to 3 ATM
- 3-Hand quartz analog movement
Batman Chasing Joker
- This jelly strap watch depicts a graphic of the Joker running away from Batman on the watch face and band. This is typically called a kid’s watch, but many younger men find it fashionable to wear.
The Joker Laughing
- The metal bezel watch-face features a graphic of The Joker laughing hysterically. The watch is one-inch in diameter with a stainless steel back and a simulated leather watch band.
Batman Character with Black Strap Watch
- Batman flying in the air image on rectangular watch-face with black wristband
Vintage Batman Men's Watches
You can find older Batman watches that were produced before the new wave of the Batman culture.
Fossil: Three Watch Limited Edition
Fossil is one of the official watch manufacturers for Batman licensed products. In 1994 and 1995, Fossil released a Batman three-watch series. You can still find these complete with display cases on various collector and auction sites. The average rate for one watch is $425.00.
1994 Caped Crusader NO. 1
- Batman Limited Edition Watch and Pin Set. This is number one of a three watch series of limited editions. The display case that houses this watch is a lithographed tin of Batman graphics. The Art Deco-styled watch casing is made of chrome and comes with a black wristband. The crystal is dome-shaped. The silver dial face depicts a comic graphic. There were 10,000 limited editions produced of this watch. The matching black batwing lapel pin has Bat Man written in red letters scrawled over it.
1994 Friend or Foe? NO. 2
- Dial comic graphic of Batman. Hole in dial moves with passing time to reveal the friend and foe characters.
- Comes with a Batman-logo, small flashlight attached to a key ring and clip
- Packaged in round tin decorated with same comic Batman graphic
1995 Batman and Robin: Dynamic Duo Limited Edition Collector's Watch Fossil NO.3
- Oval display case depicts comic graphic of Batman, Robin and bats.
- Watch face has a metal hinge cover that is a cut-out of the bat signal. You can tell the time through this cutout. When you open the cover you can see Batman and Robin on the dial.
Rare Find: Jaeger LeCoultre Batman Watch
Some of the older watches are very difficult to find since many were produced in very limited editions like the Jaeger LeCoultre Batman Forever Reverso.
Jaeger LeCoultre Batman Forever Reverso
This watch was originally created as a JLC product placement for the movie, Batman Forever. The unique design means only the wearer can see the batman logo when it’s reversed. Jaeger LeCoultre produced this limited series of 35 watches strictly for promotional purposes. The watches were given away in a National Sweepstakes promoting the movie release and the others were auctioned off as charity fund raisers.
30 of the watches were stainless steel while the remaining 5 were made out of 18kt yellow gold. Each watch was numbered and only 13 of the watches were distributed in the United States.
Fate of the 13 Watches
Of the 13 watches earmarked for distribution in the United States, 11 were stainless steel while the other two were 18kt gold watches. One of the 18kt gold watches was given to Val Kilmer (Batman) and the other one was donated to the Warner Brothers Museum.
Shop Batman Watches
There are many sites where you can find vintage and new Batman watches.
- eBay
- Rare Batman Pocketwatch
- All WB Batman Watches
- Amazon’s Batman Watches
- The Find – Batman Watches
Batman Watches
There a many kinds of Batman men's watches that you can purchase that aren’t vintage and don’t cost hundreds of dollars.
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