Style 10 Big Ben and Baby Ben Alarm Clock History

The style 10 Big Ben and Baby Ben alarm clocks were introduced in 2001. I saw them for the first time at Wal-Mart in Lafayette, Indiana on May 5, 2001. The dial has radial numerals, reminiscent of those on the early style 7 Bens from 1956 to 1958. The alarm set dial is a rotating disc, a style revived from the 30's and 40's.

This model replaces the style 9, which had been in production since 1980. The style 1 and 1a Big Bens were produced from 1908 to 1935, making them the longest running Ben style in Westclox history. The style 9 comes in second, running from 1980 to 2001.

As of late fall, 2001, I have seen no more of these clocks on the shelves of the local discount stores. This is because General Time Corporation, parent company of Westclox, has closed its doors. Some of its trademarks have been sold to Salton, Inc.

I was notified on October 15, 2002 that Westclox products are now available online from Salton at:

http://www.esalton.com

Click on the above link and then click on "Westclox" near the bottom left.

Style 10 Big Ben and Baby Ben (from 2001 Westclox Catalog)
Baby Ben Catalog Number 11504 Big Ben Catalog Number 10504		Almond case with brown dial, luminous hands and hour markers. Features a solid metal base and bezel, top alarm shut off and glass lens.
Baby Ben Catalog Number 11505 Big Ben Catalog Number 10505		Charcoal case with silver bi-level dial. Luminous hands and hour markers. Features a solid metal base and bezel, top alarm shut off and glass lens.
Baby Ben Catalog Number 11506 Big Ben Catalog Number 10506		Almond case with white dial, luminous hands and hour markers. Features a solid metal base and bezel, top alarm shut off and glass lens.
Baby Ben dimensions: H 4 1/2", W 4 1/4", D 3" Big Ben dimensions: H 5 1/4", W 4 7/8", D 3 1/4"

Notes on the style 10 Big Ben and Baby Ben:

The base and bezel are metal, and the lens is glass.

These clocks have a sweep second hand, and the movement is two key wind (has separate mainsprings for time and alarm). The clock is made in China. Previous Ben models were made in USA.

On May 25, 2001 I saw Big Ben and Baby Ben style 10 clocks with upright numerals at K-mart in Lafayette, Indiana. Here is a Big Ben in its package.

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