Graf Zeppelin pocket watch with luminous dial. The watch was sold with a commemorative belt chain.The case was patented by P.K. Bonebrake, assigned to Montgomery Ward (see attached design patent). Bonebrake was an executive in Montgomery Ward's jewelry department as detailed in the attached obituary.
Model Names:
Model Name:
Graf Zeppelin
Informal Name:
Zep
Date Summaries:
Introduced:
Discontinued:
Example Retail:
$1.69(USD)
Motive Power:
Spring
Model Type:
Watch
Company:
Westclox
Usage Locations:
Pocket
Functions:
Time
Specifications:
Case Color:
NIckel
Case Material:
Metal
Dial Color:
Black
Dial Material:
Paper
Dial Illumination:
Luminous
References
E-mail correspondence with Patricia Holloway. She has a Zep plain dial watch dated 3 32.
Examples of the Westclox Zep Luminous Pocket Watch:
Movement Date: 6 30.
Pictures of the Westclox Zep Luminous Pocket Watch:
Obituary of Paul K Bonebrake, Chicago Tribune, February 26, 1973. Courtesy of Patricia Holloway
This item is shown for the historical record, it is not for sale.
Page Created: 2023-04-20
Page Modified: 2024-06-27
Model ID: 2310
