Westclox Waralarm Molded Fiber Case Alarm Clock

Description:

Waralarm alarm clock in case of pressed wood fiber.

Model Names:

Model Name:

Waralarm

Name on Dial:

Waralarm

Model Numbers:

Westclox Sales Number:

84 (84)

Westclox Factory Number:

66Z (66Z)

Style:

Westclox Waralarm Fiber Case

Date Summaries:

Introduced:

Ca. April 1943

Discontinued:

May 1944

Initial Retail:

$1.65 (USD)

Motive Power:

Spring

Model Type:

Clock

Company:

Westclox

Usage Locations:

Shelf

Functions:

Time, Alarm

Specifications:

Case Color:

Black

Case Material:

Molded wood fiber

Dial Color:

White

Dial Material:

Paper

Height:

5.75 inches

Width:

5 3/16 inches

Depth:

2 1/2 inches

Dial Numeral Type:

Arabic upright

Minute Hand Length (center to tip):

1 5/8 inches

Dial Minute Track Diameter:

2 7/16 inches

Weight:

12 ounces

Bezel Opening Size:

3 3/4 inches

Country of Origin:

USA

Movement Type:

Related Models:

Westclox → Waralarm Alarm Clock → Fiber Case

Variations:

Waralarm - Fiber Case → Back Type

See History of the Westclox Waralarm Fiber Case Alarm Clock

See History of the Westclox Waralarm Alarm Clock Style Series

References

Price Change Book from the Westclox Factory - Photocopy from Jim Whitaker, giving the key wind models, p. 41
Price Change Book from the Westclox Factory - Photocopy from Jim Whitaker, giving the key wind models
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 Waralarm Molded Fiber Case Alarm Clock:

Westclox Waralarm Molded Fiber Case. Early example with price label. Has buzzer alarm. (Hole on left side of back shows metal tab of the trip spring extension that the alarm hammer hits). — **Movement Date:** ca. 1943. Early example with price label. Has buzzer alarm. (Hole on left side of back shows metal tab of th ... **Back Type:** Price Label.

Westclox Waralarm Molded Fiber Case. Early example with price label and bell alarm (hole on left side of back is empty.) No movement date. Front plate is brass and back plate is steel. Minute hand has brass hub. Dial doesn't have lip around outer edge. — **Movement Date:** ca. 1944. Early example with price label and bell alarm (hole on left side of back is empty.) No movement da ... **Back Type:** Price Label.

This item is shown for the historical record, it is not for sale.

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