Westclox Pocket Watch the Conductor with Train Engraved on Back and Original Chain with Display Stand Included circa 1970s

We are pleased to offer for your consideration this Westclox Pocket Watch model the Conductor circa 1970s. The Western Clock Manufacturing Company made their first pocket watch in 1899 and continued to make affordable pocket watches through the 1970s. The Westclox Pocket Watches were originally sold for $1.00 and from the 40’s through the 1970s and more people were carrying Westclox’s than any other pocket watch. This line of Westclox Pocket Watches was advertised to be accurate within 3 minutes a day and would hold a wind for 30 hours. This Westclox Conductor Pocket Watch is in excellent condition and tracking as advertised. Although they were not designed to be as accurate as a jeweled pocket watch, this was a significant innovation in its day, an affordable mechanical pocket watch that most everyone could afford.

Also included is a high quality Acrylic Display Stand pictured, high quality Gift Box and Pocket Watch Pouch. Given they are not repairable I cannot offer a repair warranty.

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We are pleased to offer for your consideration this Westclox Pocket Watch model the Conductor circa 1970s. The Western Clock Manufacturing Company made their first pocket watch in 1899 and continued to make affordable pocket watches through the 1970s. The Westclox Pocket Watches were originally sold for $1.00 and from the 40’s through the 1970s and more people were carrying Westclox’s than any other pocket watch. The later Westclox Pocket Watches manufactured after the 1930s did not have a jewel movement and the movement is riveted in place are and not designed for repair. This line of Westclox Pocket Watches was advertised to be within 3 minutes a day and would hold a wind for 30 hours. This Westclox Conductor Pocket Watch is in excellent condition and tracking as advertised. Although they were not designed to be as accurate as a jeweled pocket watch, this was a significant innovation in its day, an affordable mechanical pocket watch that most everyone could afford.

This Westclox Pocket Watch measures 2 inches in diameter, the most popular of sizes. This Conductor is a very popular pocket watch with a train engraved on the back. Then we have the ornate dial highlighted with classic Roman Numerals. The original chain included with this pocket watch. The Antique Pocket Watch has gone through many transformations and it is our intent to offer the widest selection of the finest pocket watches manufactured over the decades for your consideration.

Also included is a high quality Acrylic Display Stand pictured, high quality Gift Box and Pocket Watch Pouch. Given they are not repairable I cannot offer a repair warranty.