Westclox Big Ben Style 4 Chime Alarm Black Luminous Clock

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Description:

Big Ben Style 4 Chime Alarm in black case. Luminous dial.

Model Names:

Model Name:

Big Ben Chime alarm

Name on Dial:

Big Ben

Model Numbers:

Westclox Sales Number:

231 (231)

Westclox Factory Number:

69-B (69B)

Base ID:

69 (69)

Style:

Westclox Big Ben Style 4

Date Summaries:

Introduced:

August 1934

Discontinued:

August 1939

Initial Retail:

$4.50 (USD)

Motive Power:

Spring

Model Type:

Clock

Company:

Westclox

Usage Locations:

Shelf

Functions:

Time, Alarm

Specifications:

Case Color:

Black, then Gunmetal

Case Material:

Painted Metal

Height:

5.25 inches

Related Models:

Westclox → Big Ben Alarm Clock → Style 4

History

Does not say Chime Alarm on dial until 1935. Changed from black to gunmetal paint in 1936 (Westclox still called it “black”).

See History of the Westclox Big Ben Style 4 Alarm Clock

References

Price Change Book from the Westclox Factory - Photocopy from Jim Whitaker, giving the key wind models, p. 9
Westclox - An Identification and Price Guide, Gary Biolchini, Schiffer Publishing, 2003, ISBN 0-7643-1835-7
Research by Richard Tjarks, Jeff Wood, Gary Biolchini, Greg Adams and Bill Stoddard

Examples of the Westclox Big Ben Style 4 Chime Alarm Black Luminous Clock:

Westclox Big Ben Style 4 Chime Alarm Black Luminous. Early type of luminous hands: skeleton style. — **Movement Date:** 9 28 34. Early type of luminous hands: skeleton style.

Westclox Big Ben Style 4 Chime Alarm Black Luminous. Made in Canada. Early type of luminous hands: skeleton style. — **Movement Date:** 3 35. Made in Canada. Early type of luminous hands: skeleton style.

Westclox Big Ben Style 4 Chime Alarm Black Luminous. Gunmetal color paint — **Movement Date:** 11 11 38. Gunmetal color paint

Documents Showing the Westclox Big Ben Style 4 Chime Alarm Black Luminous Clock:

Westclox Big Ben Style 4 Chime Alarm Black Luminous. 1935 Westclox Catalog -> 2 — **Document Date:** 1935
**Document Title:** 1935 Westclox Catalog -> 2
**Photo Match:** Different dial color
**Model Description:** BIG BEN Chime Alarm. The highest standard of alarm clock quality . . . and beautifully designed. The new Big Ben Chime Alarm embodies features that are almost human. He's the first polite alarm clock in history. His quiet tick permits restful sleep and his considerate, two-voice alarm rouses you gently . . . first he whispers . . . then he shouts. There's another important feature . . . Big Ben Chime has a dust-proof case that protects the movement. Black with nickel trim or green and nickel. Felt cushioned underneath. Height, 5 1/4 inches. Retails $3.50, luminous dials a dollar more. Black and Nickel Finish–Luminous Dial No. 231.
**Westclox Sales Number:** 231
**Retail:** $4.50 USD

Westclox Big Ben Style 4 Chime Alarm Black Luminous. Montgomery Ward Fall & Winter 1935 - 36 Catalog -> 492 — **Document Date:** Fall & Winter 1935 - 1936
**Document Title:** Montgomery Ward Fall & Winter 1935 - 36 Catalog -> 492
**Photo Match:** B & W Group photo with this model partly hidden
**Retail:** $4.50 USD

Westclox Big Ben Style 4 Chime Alarm Black Luminous. Westclox, Canada 1936 Catalog -> 3 — **Document Date:** 1936
**Document Title:** Westclox, Canada 1936 Catalog -> 3
**Photo Match:** Different dial color
**Model Description:** BIG BEN Chime Alarm. The first polite alarm clock in history. His warning call is ideal for the light sleeper . . . his more insistent call gets the heavy sleeper up. "First he whispers, then he shouts". And his quiet tick lets you sleep peacefully. Restyled in 1935 . . . beautifully designed for any room in the home. Dust-proof. Graceful, pierced hands on a legible dial with modern numerals. Felt cushioned underneath. Big Ben Chime Alarm is made in two finishes . . . black with nickel trim . . . and in an ivory and gold color combination. Guaranteed for one year. Luminous Dial $5.25
**Retail:** $5.25 CAD

Westclox Big Ben Style 4 Chime Alarm Black Luminous. Michigan Hardware 1938 -> 668 — **Document Date:** 1938
**Document Title:** Michigan Hardware 1938 -> 668
**Photo Match:** Different dial color
**Retail:** $4.50 USD

Westclox Big Ben Style 4 Chime Alarm Black Luminous. Westclox 1938 Canada Catalog -> 3 — **Document Date:** 1938
**Document Title:** Westclox 1938 Canada Catalog -> 3
**Photo Match:** Different dial color

Westclox Big Ben Style 4 Chime Alarm Black Luminous. Sears Spring-Summer 1939 Catalog — **Document Date:** Spring-Summer 1939
**Document Title:** Sears Spring-Summer 1939 Catalog
**Photo Match:** Different dial color
**Model Description:** Westclox ALARMS. "Big Ben" Chime Alarm. Has a two-voiced alarm! First a gentle chime, and if that doesn't wake you, there's a loud steady ring that surely will. One-day movement. Colors: Black with nickel plated trim–ivory with yellow gold color trim. State color. Ht. 5 1/4 in. Postpaid. 4 L 8529–Plain Dial $4.50
**3rd Party Stock Number:** 4 L 8529
**Retail:** $4.50 USD

Westclox Big Ben Style 4 Chime Alarm Black Luminous. Richards & Conover Hardware Catalog 1941 -> 2098 — **Document Date:** November 13, 1941; October - November, 1941
**Document Title:** Richards & Conover Hardware Catalog 1941 -> 2098
**Photo Match:** Black and White Photo
**Retail:** $4.75 USD

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