Westclox Open Face Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Mid-20th Century
This vintage mid-20th century open-face pocket watch was manufactured by Westclox in the United States. According to the seller, the round chrome-plated metal case measures 49.7 mm in diameter, 14 mm in thickness, and features an acrylic crystal over a snap case back.
The dial exhibits a dark green central field bordered by an outer minutes track, with an embossed raised metallic chapter ring displaying Arabic numerals 1 through 12. Two gold-tone central hands indicate the time, while the dial is signed 'WESTCLOX' and 'MADE IN U.S.A.' The watch is powered by a manual-winding movement.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face watch
- Maker
- Westclox
- Case Size
- 49.7 mm
- Dial Color
- Dark green
- Case Material
- Chrome-plated metal
- Movement Type
- Manual-winding
- Place recorded
- United States
- Maker / attribution
- Westclox
- Country of Manufacture
- United States – U.S.A.
Design
- Visible features
- • Dark green central dial section signed 'WESTCLOX' below 12 and 'MADE IN U.S.A.' at the bottom edge. • Raised outer metallic chapter ring with applied or embossed Arabic numerals 1 through 12. • Gold-tone central hour and minute hands. • Chrome-plated open-face case with top-mounted winding crown and angular bow. • Visible fine scratches and handling marks on the polished metal bezel and crystal.
- Identity and Provenance
- This pocket watch is identified by the retailer as a vintage Westclox production manufactured in the United States. The seller attributes the piece to the mid-20th century. The timepiece is presented in a chrome-plated metal case featuring an open-face configuration. The details provided regarding the movement and internal construction are based on seller descriptions.
- Construction and Condition
- The round case measures 49.7 mm in diameter and 14 mm in thickness, utilizing a press-fit (snap) case back. The watch is protected by an acrylic crystal. Reported condition includes light signs of wear consistent with age and use.
- Dial and Aesthetic Features
- The dial is characterized by a dark green central field. Timekeeping is indicated by gold-tone central hands, with the dial signed 'WESTCLOX' and 'MADE IN U.S.A.' positioned at the bottom. Peripheral to the central field is a raised outer chapter ring containing Arabic numerals. The dial also incorporates a central minutes track.
Identification
- SKU
- WA-5798
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The internal movement and movement details are not visible in the photograph.
- Research required: Case back construction is described by the source but not depicted in the image.
- Research required: The wooden display holder is not part of the timepiece.