Westclox Big Ben Style 5 Chime Alarm Black Plain Clock

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Description:

Style 5 Big Ben Chime alarm black (gunmetal) case, non-luminous dial.

Model Names:

Model Name:

Big Ben Chime alarm

Name on Dial:

Big Ben Chime alarm

Model Listing Name:

Big Ben

Model Numbers:

Westclox Sales Number:

221 (221)

Westclox Factory Number:

69-C (69C)

Base ID:

69-C (69C)

Style:

Westclox Big Ben Style 5

Date Summaries:

Introduced:

August 1939

Discontinued:

January 1949

Production Suspended:

July 31, 1942

Production Resumed:

July 19, 1948

Initial Retail:

$3.50 (USD)

Motive Power:

Spring

Model Type:

Clock

Company:

Westclox

Usage Locations:

Shelf

Functions:

Time, Alarm

Specifications:

Case Color:

Black (gunmetal)

Case Material:

Painted Metal

Height:

5.5 inches

Related Models:

Westclox → Big Ben Alarm Clock → Style 5

Variations:

Big Ben Style 5 → Base
Big Ben Style 5 → Base Cavity Number
Big Ben Style 5 Chime → Back Type

See History of the Westclox Big Ben Style 5 Alarm Clock

References

Westclox Tick Talk, September 1939 (Factory Edition), pp. 16-17
Price Change Book from the Westclox Factory - Photocopy from Jim Whitaker, giving the key wind models, p. 12
Westclox - An Identification and Price Guide, Gary Biolchini, Schiffer Publishing, 2003, ISBN 0-7643-1835-7

Examples of the Westclox Big Ben Style 5 Chime Alarm Black Plain Clock:

Documents Showing the Westclox Big Ben Style 5 Chime Alarm Black Plain Clock:

Westclox Big Ben Style 5 Chime Alarm Black Plain. Montgomery Ward Fall & Winter 1941 - 42 Catalog -> 588 — **Document Date:** Fall-Winter 1941 - 1942
**Document Title:** Montgomery Ward Fall & Winter 1941 - 42 Catalog -> 588
**Photo Match:** Photocopy
**Model Description:** 8 FEATURES MAKE BIG BEN THE MOST FAMOUS "GETTER UPPER". Inner case made of heavy steel; Fine steel pivots reduce friction; Easy-to-wind keys; Dustproof case; Cushioned base; Factory tested; Loud or Chime Alarm; Beautiful. Both Big Ben "Loud" and Big Ben "Chime" are newly styled to give you beauty plus accurate timekeeping and alarm perfection. Westclox one-day movement. Quiet tick. Dust-proof metal case. 5 1/2 in. high. Non-tip, non-scratch felt-cushioned base. Pierced hands, clear numerals. Postpaid. Chime Alarm. Two-voiced–First a gentle chime, then a loud steady ring. Colors: Black or Ivory. Be sure to state color. Plain Dial. Black Numerals.
**3rd Party Stock Number:** 45 B 994
**Retail:** $3.50 USD

Pictures of the Westclox Big Ben Style 5 Chime Alarm Black Plain Clock:

Westclox Big Ben Style 5 Chime Alarm Black Plain. Big Ben style 5 Chime Alarm — Big Ben style 5 Chime Alarm

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