Westclox Big Ben Style 5 Chime Alarm Ivory Plain Clock

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Description:

Style 5 Big Ben Chime alarm ivory case with brass trim, 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:

225 (225)

Westclox Factory Number:

69-D (69D)

Base ID:

69-C (69C)

Style:

Westclox Big Ben Style 5

Date Summaries:

Introduced:

September 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:

Ivory

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 Ivory Plain Clock:

Westclox Big Ben Style 5 Chime Alarm Ivory Plain. With box (not original but may be correct one). — **Movement Date:** 12 20 40. With box (not original but may be correct one). **Back Type:** 1; **Base:** 1; **Base Cavity Number:** A 1.

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

Westclox Big Ben Style 5 Chime Alarm Ivory Plain. 1940-5-18-p1-SP. May 18, 1940 Saturday Evening Post, p. 1 — **Document Date:** May 18, 1940
**Document Title:** 1940-5-18-p1-SP. May 18, 1940 Saturday Evening Post, p. 1
**Photo Match:** Black and White Photo
**Retail:** $3.50 USD

Westclox Big Ben Style 5 Chime Alarm Ivory Plain. 1941-9-6-p1-SP. September 6, 1941 Saturday Evening Post, p. 1 — **Document Date:** September 6, 1941
**Document Title:** 1941-9-6-p1-SP. September 6, 1941 Saturday Evening Post, p. 1
**Photo Match:** Black and White Photo

Westclox Big Ben Style 5 Chime Alarm Ivory 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:** Different dial color
**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

Westclox Big Ben Style 5 Chime Alarm Ivory Plain. 1943-1-23-p1-SP. January 23, 1943 Saturday Evening Post, p. 1 — **Document Date:** January 23, 1943
**Document Title:** 1943-1-23-p1-SP. January 23, 1943 Saturday Evening Post, p. 1
**Photo Match:** Black and White Photo

Westclox Big Ben Style 5 Chime Alarm Ivory Plain. 1945-7-7-p1-SP. July 7, 1945 Saturday Evening Post, p. 1 — **Document Date:** July 7, 1945
**Document Title:** 1945-7-7-p1-SP. July 7, 1945 Saturday Evening Post, p. 1
**Photo Match:** Black and White Photo
**Photo Title:** Doesn't say "Chime alarm" on the dial
**General Information:** This photo doesn't show "Chime Alarm" on the dial

Westclox Big Ben Style 5 Chime Alarm Ivory Plain. 1948-9-25-p1-SP. September 25, 1948 Saturday Evening Post, p. 1 — **Document Date:** September 25, 1948
**Document Title:** 1948-9-25-p1-SP. September 25, 1948 Saturday Evening Post, p. 1
**Photo Match:** Black and White Photo
**Retail:** $5.75 USD

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