Westclox Pocket Ben Pocket Watch Style Series

There are 10 styles in the Westclox Pocket Ben Pocket Watch Style Series

Westclox Pocket Ben Style 1 Pocket Watch

Characteristics:

Round bow

Dates made:

1915 - 1927

Westclox Pocket Ben Style 1a Pocket Watch

Characteristics:

Oval bow and pendant.

Dates made:

1927 - 1929

Westclox Pocket Ben Style 2 Pocket Watch

Characteristics:

Oval bow, oval pendant, silver-plated metal dial.

Dates made:

1929 - 1931

Westclox Pocket Ben Style 2a Pocket Watch

Characteristics:

Oval bow, rectangular pendant, silver-plated metal dial.

Dates made:

1931 - 1932

Westclox Pocket Ben Style 3

Characteristics:

Silver-plated dial with circular rings in center.

Dates made:

1932 - 1933

Westclox Pocket Ben Style 4 Pocket Watch

Characteristics:

Two-toned dial with silver center. Note: The center often appears to be gold (instead of silver) due to yellowing of the crystal.

Dates made:

1933 - 1942

Westclox Pocket Ben Style 5 Pocket Watch

Characteristics:

Plain silver plated dial or black luminous dial

Dates made:

1946 - 1960

Westclox Pocket Ben Style 6 Pocket Watch

Characteristics:

Round top bow, Dauphine style hands (small or sweep second hand)

Dates made:

1960 - 1980+

Westclox Pocket Ben Lighted Dial

Characteristics:

Push button at bottom to turn on light.

Dates made:

1967 - 1969

Westclox Pocket Ben Pocket Ben 1990 Pocket Watch

Characteristics:

Trapezoidal bow, dauphine hands

Dates made:

ca. 1990

History of the Pocket Ben Pocket Watch

The trademark Pocket Ben was issued to Western Clock Co. on October 19, 1915, no. 106,385. The registration contains the statement "The trade-mark has been continuously used in our business since February 25, 1915."

References

• Westclox - An Identification and Price Guide, Gary Biolchini, Schiffer Publishing, 2003, ISBN 0-7643-1835-7