Vintage men's Westclox 17 jewel, manual wind, gold on gold dress wristwatch, running and keeping good time.

If you are looking for an affordable, vintage, manual wind, 17 jewel wristwatch that runs well and keeps very good time, please consider this Westclox.

The 10K rolled gold plated case measures 33.9 mm / 1.29" in diameter, excluding crown and lugs and surrounds an unblemished gold dial complimented by, once luminous, but now dimmed, gold hour and minute, hands, gold center sweep , raised gold Art deco numbers and baton markers, and black outer chapter.

The 17 jewel, cal. A201 movement, sets and winds as it should, is running strong, and keeping very good time.

It is shockproof and antimagnetic with a screw-down, stainless steel back, and has been fitted a new black, embossed and stitched genuine leather strap with gold buckle.


STOCK CODE: W-22

ABOUT THE WESTCLOX WATCH COMPANY:

Westclox, originally known as United Clock Company, was a major American clock and watch manufacturer.

Founded in 1885 in Peru, Illinois, it became known for its innovative and affordable timepieces, particularly the "Big Ben" alarm clock and "Pocket Ben" pocket watch.

The company's history is marked by periods of growth, innovation, and eventual decline as it faced challenges from changing technology and market forces.

Here's a more detailed look at the company's history:

Early Years and Innovation (1885-1930):

1885: Founded as United Clock Company by Charles Stahlberg and a group from Waterbury, Connecticut.

1887: Reorganized as Western Clock Company.

1888: Reorganized again and named Western Clock Manufacturing Company.

1908: Patented the "Big Ben" alarm clock movement with its distinctive bell-back design.

1909: Introduced the Big Ben alarm clock to the market, initially advertised in 1910, according to the National Park Service

1912: Company name shortened to Western Clock Company.

1916: Trademark 108232 registered the name "Westclox" (short for Western Clocks).

1919: Established a Canadian factory and began investigating production in Britain.

1930: Became a subsidiary of General Time Corporation.

Growth and Diversification (1930-1970):

1936: Officially became the Westclox Division of General Time Corporation.

1946: Scottish factory in Dumbarton began production of clocks using American-made components.

1948: Claimed to have produced 200 million timepieces worldwide.

1959: Introduced the "drowse" alarm (snooze function).

1968: General Time (including Westclox) was acquired by Talley Industries.

1971: Westclox Scotland factory featured in a BBC documentary.

1972: Introduced the first quartz movement.

Decline and Acquisitions (1970-2007):

1970s-1980s: Westclox Scotland experienced a boom, hosting events like a space seminar with Neil Armstrong.

1980: The Peru, Illinois plant closed.

1988: The Westclox Scotland factory closed due to the shift to quartz technology.

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2007: Salton sold its time products business, including Westclox and Ingraham, to NYL Holdings LLC.

Westclox Today:

Westclox is still a brand name used for watches, clocks, and alarm clocks.
The brand is owned by NYL Holdings LLC.

Westclox continues to produce timepieces, though the manufacturing landscape has changed significantly.


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