Historical information
Fob (or pocket) watches were developed in Europe in the 16th century. These watches were designed to be carried in a small pocket and attached through the means of a 'fob' which could be a chain or made from a variety of materials such as leather. This pocket watch was manufactured by the Western Clock Co. (Westclox) in the mid 20th century. The company was large and manufactured inexpensive watches with this style being an example of their ‘dollar watches’.
Significance
This item is of social significance as an example of an inexpensive men's watch available during the mid 20th century.
Physical description
Men's silver pocket watch with a white dial, black arabic numerals and outer minute divisions around the edge. A seconds dial is in the place of the number 6. The face of the pocket watch is made from plastic. The word DAX was trademarked by the Western Clock Co. in 1915.
Inscriptions & markings
The front dial of the watch has the words WESTCLOX, DAX, SHOCK RESISTANT and MADE IN CANADA.
Subjects
References
- Website - Etsy Similar styled watch dated 1950s. Other watches of similar style were found on etsy and ranged from 1950-1970s.
- Website - Westclox History at ClockHistory.com Includes the information - The trademark DAX was issued to Western Clock Co. on April 20, 1915.
- Website - Westclox History at ClockHistroy.com History of Westclox in Canada - Westclox manufactured watches in Canada from 1920 to the early 1980s. Many of the Canadian models corresponded to the US products.
- Website - PocketWatchRepair.com Brief History of the Westclox Watch Company that includes - "The company produced thousands of lower-grade watches including many pin-pallet "dollar-style" watches. By 1920, the company was producing 15,000 watches per day! "
