Custom watches - how does it work?

[mathmagic]

I know there is a place on Main Street where you can get custom watches using a photograph for the face of the watch. Has anyone ever done this? How much does it cost? Can you use any picture, or does it have to be one taken by Disney photographers (like the ones they take of you in front of the castle)? How long does it take to make the watch? Any advice for having this done, or other places that do this? I'd love to surprise my husband for our anniversary, if possible. Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[wdwhoneymooner]

We bought a custom watch for my wife a couple years ago but it was from a shop @ Downtown Disney, a Mickey meeting place. Not sure if it's still there (next to the stand that makes custom t-shirts) but I'm assuming the shop on Main Street does the same. The photo was one of our favorite mouse and our son. You get to chose the picture (one of three poses I think), the watch style, and the band. It took about an hour to have them process the picture and place it as the watch face. My wife hasn't missed a day wearing it since. We plan on getting a couple more on our next trip and this time the photo will be of our son and daughter.

Oh, if I recall correctly the cost was about $115 for the style we chose but of course it depends on your preferences. Great gift!!