Western clock manufacturing company made their first pocket watches in 1899. Westclox became a major manufacturer of fuzes for military ordnance. The adds below are all pre 1940 adds for the hamilton 992 without the b or other models from that time. Store closures, insurance claims, misguided cargo, post office undeliverable packages or unclaimed merchandise. Do you need a super loud alarm to jolt you out of a dead sleep. Vintage westclox pocket train locomotive pocket watch w hunter. Early models include the american and the boyproof. Vintage working westclox pocket watch property room. It started production of an inexpensive, backwinding pocket watch in 1899, which was intended to be affordable to any working person. Antique western clock westclox the american dollar. Unfollow pocket watch westclox to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Westclox pocket watch the conductor with train engraved on. I have found no markings on the case, and believe it to be some type of base metal. The company continued to produce cheap pocket watches into the 1990s.
The hour and minute hands are black and the second hand is gold. Try our banshee, at 90 db, or with oldtime good looks, the ardmore for the oldfashioned, windup bell to get you going. Westclox 10605qa batterypowered big ben alarm clock westclox 71018 curvedscreen large readout alarm. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Quality clocks direct from the westclox source shop online. In many cases we do not know the origin of these goods. Nyl holdings westclox, westclox tech, ingraham, big ben. Vintage mens gold tone pocket watch with chain old new stock excellent condition case measures 2 inches side to side. Get free shipping on your qualifying orders of westclox travel alarm clock.
Westclox 40077 pocket watch description railroad gold westclox 40077 vintage. Sep 08, 20 vintage westclox train pocket watch with original watch chain. Shop forand learn aboutantique railroad pocket watches. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. Railroads were at the forefront of the effort to standardize timekeeping in the late 1800s. Westclox pocket watch the conductor with train engraved on back. A well maintained and adjusted watch kept in a fixed location at room temperature can reach accuracies normally only seen with quartz watches. Nickel plated case, seconds hand, open face and paper dial.
We dedicate this web site to everyone connected with westclox and its predecessor companies, and to those who enjoy their products. Vintage pocket watch westclox scotty circa 1960 apr. This line of westclox pocket watches was advertised to be accurate within 3 minutes a day and would hold a wind for 30 hours. Its a conversation piece, a center of attention, and a friendly reminder that its time to wake up. This example made by westclox in peterborough, ontario, canada. I am also wondering what type of crown was used on this watch. When we know the origin of the product, we describe it in the auction listing.
Beyond simply making a statement, a fine pocket watch should be made from a quality material, have a crystal that. Check out our pocket watch train selection for the very best in unique or custom. Westclox began producing pocket watches around the turn of the 19th century. From the 1940s through the 1970s more people were carrying a westclox pocket watch than any other pocket watch. So this weekend at a antique shop i found a working westclox pocket ben. View this auction and search for other auctions now on the leading online auction platform. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. This is a vintage westclox pocket watch with a train or railroad design. If your westclox pocket watch is important to you, or an antique, then consider having a professional repair anything but the simplest problem.
View image westclox travel alarm clock image 1 of 1, selected. I am hoping someone will tell me how to remove the stem from this westclox pocket watch. Westclox the conductor pocket watch w chain live and. Westclox was the largest manufacturer of alarm clocks in the world from 1920 to 1980. It is running right now and has a loud ticking sound but i am selling it as is. Vintage westclox train railroad pocket watch with floral etsy. Vintage westclox made in the usa gold tone metal functional wind up. Westclox was a manufacturer of what collectors today call dollar watches. From the creators of pocket planes comes pocket trains. Vintage westclox scotty mechanical wind up pocket watch with. Westclox railroad train pocket watch image of blouse and.
Total watch repair is the fastest, easiest and most convenient way to repair your westclox watch. In order to give you the best experience, we use cookies and similar technologies for performance, analytics, personalization. Antique western clock westclox the american dollar pocket. The westclox museum is proud to present to you a history of the western clock company, better known as westclox, that was founded in peru, illinois and continued to operate in this location for nearly a century. The westclox baby ben classic clock is perfect for any bedroom. Xx989 pocket train watch description xx989 vintage westclox train railroad.
The most common westclox pocket watch material is metal. This wonderful collectors book explores and identifies hundreds of their clocks, pocket watches, and wristwatches all dating from 1885 to 1980. Features a detailed train on the front,small train on the dial as well as a flower design on the back. Protective cover functions as stand when open, and keeps the clock safe from bumps and bangs while on the go. Jeff, dan, and special guest, vern, continue on their pocket watch discussion, this time taking a look at railroad grade pocket. Westclox dollar pocket watch stem removal nawcc forums. If you are looking into watches as a hobby, or just want a practice before tampering with your watch, try first practicing on clocks. The alarm clock features a loud bell alarm, metal bezel, base and hands, and has quartz accuracy. Westclox and louis weil working pocket watches live and. Nyl holdings manufactures westclox, westclox tech, ingraham, big ben, and baby ben brand clocks. Unfollow westclox pocket ben to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Jul 22, 2003 westclox was the largest manufacturer of alarm clocks in the world from 1920 to 1980.
Shop target for westclox wall clocks you will love at great low prices. Vintage westclox train railroad pocket watch with floral. Railroad grade pocket watches with vern bottles, relics, and. Manage and grow multiple railroads by hauling important cargo around the world. Product title westclox 72020 large easytoread lcd alarm clock wi. This item should be considered for repair or restoration purposes only. Pocket ben was first made about 1915 and first advertised in 1921.
They come with a chain bearing a springring clasp for attaching to button holes or belt loops. Westclox 40077 railroad theme tone mens pocket gold watch. As such, its watches generally command very little money from collectors today. This vintage pocket watch is circa 1960 about 50 years old. Originally started by charles stahlberg as the united clock company, the western clock manufacturing company later simply westclox was primarily a producer of small clocks, including windup alarm clocks. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about westclox pocket watch. Vintage westclox gold tone pocket watch 16 chain train railroad windup usa. Weve all got to get up, but how you get up can make a difference in how your day goes. This has beautiful detailing everywhere you lookfront, back, sides, and stem. Discussion in watch repair started by jaknb, jun 27, 2012. Looking through my copy of the 2014 edition of gilb. Westclox railroad pocket watch timer stop watch for.
Westclox was a manufacturer and is a current brand of clocks and alarm clocks. Lasalle peru, illinois and their clocks and watches. Staples provides a broad range of westclox clocks and timers, along with certificate frames and other decor items, including picture frames and decorative thermometers, to complement the home and office furnishings. Dec 10, 2012 so this weekend at a antique shop i found a working westclox pocket ben. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. My old westclox pocket watch originally posted by slm643 my apologies guys, i wasnt trying to offend, anyway i was able to wind it a little and it ran for a while i havent checked since yesterday.
Aug 18, 2015 westclox was a manufacturer of what collectors today call dollar watches. The museum is located in a portion of the historic westclox building, so dont miss out on your chance to see and learn about the. A train engine is engraved on the back of both watches. The watches have a light metal casing, plastic crystal, a face with minute and second hand function with roman numerals. Based on internet research i determined that it was from either the late 70s or early 80s. I have a mechanical westclox pocket watch and chain. Product title westclox loud bell qa alarm clock with silent moveme. The essential features to consider when choosing the right clock to meet your needs include the color scheme of the room, antique or contemporary design, size, and the point of. Vintage westclox railroad pocket watch property room. Westclox railroad pocket watch timer stop watch for vintage train etched back parts. Xx989 westclox train railroad pocket watch chain jewel. Vintage westclox style 5 pocket ben black luminous.
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