Dick Tracy movie watch - information thread

[GeneralFROSTY]

I am working with someone right now to have some accurate replicas made of the Dick Tracy movie watch and wanted to see what information I could gather for making a replica.
Right now, our focus is on accuracy and quality which is why I wanted to bring this up here first instead of the JY.
I do need a little help from my fellow RPF members. I have a few screen caps of the watch that I sent along to the persons who will be making these, but was hoping to know if anyone knows if there are any archival photos of the screen-used watch floating around?
The only part of the movie that we see a good shot of the watch is a closeup on it when Tracy is talking in it. Other than that there is not much else.
Any help here would be appreciated.

 

[Larry Young]

Re: Dick Tracy movie watch - interest thread

I can't help other than tell you if it told time, I'd definitely want one.

 

[GeneralFROSTY]

Re: Dick Tracy movie watch - interest thread

I am def going to make sure if they get made they function as real watches. Sadly, no two-way radio function!

 

[GBFan57]

Re: Dick Tracy movie watch - interest thread

Wow. Thats a tough one. I'll keep an eye out.


I'm definitely interested in one as well.

 

[thegreatgalling]

I have seen Dick Tracy watch threads on here, with pics. I'll see if I can find anything. (Not saying they are the end all, be all when it comes to information, but its a good thing to see if you havn't).

Power to you and this would be something of great interest to me as well.

 

[thegreatgalling]

Ok, check this page out:

http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=24715&highlight=dick+tracy

 

[thegreatgalling]

I KNEW I had a pic in my files:

 

[GeneralFROSTY]

Those look fantastic! Thanks!

 

[Larry Young]

OK; now I really want one.

 

[thegreatgalling]

I can't help other than tell you if it told time, I'd definitely want one.

I fear time telling capability would drive the price of such a piece 5 fold. Wish there could be an option!

 

[Larry Young]

I fear time telling capability would drive the price of such a piece 5 fold. Wish there could be an option!

Well, if the General's doesn't have works in it, it looks like it'd be a simple thing to get a vintage watch of a similar shape and bash it in. A pair of channel locks and a cement chisel and a ball peen hammer and Bob's your uncle!

 

[thegreatgalling]

You forgot the left handed spanner!

 

[starbuckcylon]

The Dick Tracy costume and watch was on display for a long time at Disney MGM studios if FL. I took some photos I'll look around for them.

There was an official watch made from the film version. I just pulled it out and its really nice looking. I'll take some photos tomorrow. It play quotes from the film but mine never worked.

Jim

 

[GKvfx]

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I am def going to make sure if they get made they function as real watches. Sadly, no two-way radio function!

Why the hell not? I mean, with Bluetooth technology being what it is, I'd be surprised if we couldn't have a fully functional one (even if it was just a Bluetooth speakerphone).

Gene

 

[Imahomer]

Sorry for the poor photos, but this is a Dick Tracy watch that was offered here some years back.

Mike

 

[jlee562]

One of my favorite movie props. As a kid, I had the toy version...it's probably buried in parents' house somewhere.

 

[thegreatgalling]

Ditto! I picked one up on eBay just a few months ago.

 

[GeneralFROSTY]

I too have an official movie watch. It has several innacuracies (and the voice on mine does not work either) but it is still very nice and VERY rare. Haven't seen one of these for sale in years!
My intent here is to ensure that a faithfull movie replica is made, so any information will be helpfull.
I have already stressed the importance of actual watch functionality to the individuals who will be taking on the project (I don't want these even made if it cannot tell time - or at least me modified to do so)
I should be getting some design plans for my approval soon - at which point, I will post them here to get everyones opinion before I move on to getting a prototype made.
Oh - and here is a picture of my official movie watch:

 

[darthinvictus]

even if it is just a face it will be right twice a day
more than i can say for myself
defifnite interest here

 

[thegreatgalling]

even if it is just a face it will be right twice a day
more than i can say for myself
defifnite interest here

Well put!