Description: Thanks for looking, we are SECOND HAND HOROLOGY! PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION SO THAT YOU ARE AWARE OF THE SIZE OF THE WATCH PRIOR TO MAKING A PURCHASE. AFTER READING, PLEASE MESSAGE US WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE PRIOR TO MAKING A PURCHASE. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU. WESTCLOXWestclox was an American manufacturer with the plant located in Peru, Illinois. Also, Westclox is a current brand of watches, clocks and alarm clocks. Westclox began as the United Clock Company of Peru, Illinois on December 5, 1885. It was formed by Charles Stahlberg who headed a group of others from Waterbury, Connecticut. They built clocks based on a new idea from Stahlberg, using his technological innovation. Which involved the use of molded lead alloy movements plates with inset brass bushings as well as lead alloy gear assemblies. Stahlberg patented his innovation in 1885 as well. In 1887, the company reorganized and became with the new name Western Clock Company. By 1888, it reoganized again and change the name for Western Clock Manufacturing Company. The firm began producing pocket watches around the turn of the 19th century. Also, they produced small, decorative "handbag watches" which were designed to be carried in a woman's purse. The company was a major manufacturer of dollar watches. By 1920, the company was producing 15,000 watches per day. In 1908, the firm received a patent for the "Big Ben" alarm clock movement, which has a "bell-black" design, meaning that the bell mechanism is integral to the clock's case. In 1910, The Big Ben was the first alarm clock advertised nationally with ads placed in the Saturday Evening Post. By 1912 the firm shortened its name to Western Clock Company. Westclox was a modern trademark registered in 1916, but the name had appeared on the back of clocks since around 1909 and watches in about 1911. Westclox was also used by the company for the Big Ben, it first appeared on the back of the alarm clocks in 1910 to 1917, then Westclox name appeared on dials around 1911. In 1919, Western Clock Co., Ltd., was incorporated. In 1931, the company merged with Seth Thomas Clock Company, both companies became divisions of General Time Corporation. Finally in 1936, Westclox unit became known as Westclox Division of General Time Corporation. Two years later, Westclox introduced to the market its first portable travel alarm clock. In 1968, the company was acquired by Talley Industries, and in 1988, General Time was bought from Talley Industries by the current management. In 2001, General Time declared bankruptcy ceasing all operations and closing its facilities in U.S.A., and the trademarks Westclox, Big Ben and Spartus were acquired by Salton, Inc. Westclox was sold again in 2007 to NYL Holdings LLC. "Many a lad received a Westclox watch for a birthday or Christmas gift, (...) they represent a fascinating part of America watch history." WESTCLOX 17 JewelsMechanical Wristwatch This is a pre-owned timepiece, a vintage Westclox waterproof mechanical wristwatch. It is a manual-winding watch powered with an original Westclox movement caliber D-441, 17 jewels, sweep-second, date indicator, antimagnetic, shock resistant, Japan made. Cased in a 35mm round case, fancy lug design and stainless steel back. Waterproof. It still keeps the original champagne sunburst dial with gold Arabic Numerals, luminous hour markers and luminous gold matching hands. The date window is located at 3 o'clock and the dial is also signed with the Westclox name on top and "Waterproof 17 Jewels" on the bottom as well. This watch is coming with a black leather two-piece strap. It is still a good looking watch! It is in good condition! Runs very well, keeps great time. Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any question, or respectful offers. IMPORTANT – Please be prepared to stand behind any offer you make. Once we accept an offer, it takes the product off of the market for us AND other buyers. If you are considering making an offer and would like to know if we would accept a price, please simply message us and ask PRIOR to making the offer. We ask that you please make a formal offer only once you are committed to the offer. Movement: WESTCLOX Unadjusted Cal. D-441 Seventeen 17 Jewels Case Back Markings: WESTCLOX Hong Kong Case Antimagnetic Shock-Resistant Waterproof Base Metal Bezel Stainless Steel Back Measurements (mm): Case Diameter 35 Case Diamter w/Crown 37.3 Case Lug to Lug 42 Case Thickness 11 Lug Width 18 Band Width 19 Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size. We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust lighting when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that. The condition is pre-owned. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have. It will be carefully packed. Please view our other listings. Thank you for looking! Please, if you have Zero or Low feedback, please contact us prior. Please be aware that the item you are bidding on or purchasing is a VINTAGE item. If this item is a watch, unless otherwise noted, it is keeping accurate time over a 2–4-hour time period. We specialize in watches that are 20-100 years old, and as such, these items are previously worn, and the quality of the item WILL reflect that. Expect for a vintage timepiece to have blemishes... this is part of what gives these amazing pieces their charm. Further, unless a watch specifically says that it has been recently serviced, expect that at some point in time, this timepiece will need a professional servicing in order to run and keep excellent time, which is also part of the experience of owning any mechanical watch. If an extremely accurate, worry-free experience is what you are seeking, we would recommend purchasing a new quartz watch. Very few, if any, vintage watches will keep as accurate time as a modern quartz watch. We do our absolute best to take accurate photographs of our items and to show any blemishes. Examples of common characteristics of a vintage timepiece are: -imperfections on the crystal -imperfections on case -imperfections on the lugs -unless stated that the strap is new, the leather is often quite old and may need replacing in the future -metal bracelets may not include all of the links that the watch originally may have come with, but can be replaced with a bracelet or strap of your choosing If the item is a piece of vintage jewelry, be aware that the item may have some minor blemishes such as: -missing stones (view photos, we will NEVER photoshop in a missing stone or piece) -minor scratches or discoloration -fading of plating -fading of paint We do our best to take accurate photos and provide accurate descriptions. Please take time to view our high-resolution photos of the item, and please ask any questions you may have prior to placing your bid. We want this purchasing experience to be pleasant and surprise-free. Vintage and antique items, unless "new old stock", have been around the block a time or two. Thank you for your business! We hope to see you return in the future! WA-4245
Price: 238 USD
Location: Roscoe, Illinois
End Time: 2024-08-03T23:18:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2.5 USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Bezel Color: Gold
Closure: Buckle
Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels
Indices: Arabic Numerals, Baton Indexes
Vintage: Yes
Case Thickness: 11 mm
Band/Strap: Two-Piece Strap
Case Color: Gold, Silver
Department: Men
Caseback: Screwback
Lug Width: 18 mm
Bezel Type: Fixed
Watch Shape: Round
Style: Casual, Classic, Dress/Formal
Case Size: 35 mm
Features: 12-Hour Dial, Central Second, Date Indicator, Easy to Read/Large Numerals, Luminous Hands, Luminous Indexes, Push/Pull Crown, Seconds Hand, Splash Proof, Water-Resistant
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Handmade: No
Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
Water Resistance: 10 m (1 ATM)
Seller Warranty: No
With Papers: No
With Service Records: No
Reference Number: Cal. D-441
Brand: Westclox
Type: Wristwatch
Band Color: Black
Customized: No
Band Material: Leather
Dial Color: Champagne
Band Width: 19 mm
Model: WESTCLOX Waterproof
With Original Box/Packaging: No
Case Finish: Polished
With Manual/Booklet: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Display: Analog
