A new oris 400 caliber watch is going to be better than an old Rolex at 1/10th the cost. Look at modern mechanical watches, the movements in modern watches are literally refined versions of 60 year old movements and require far less maintenance and last longer than old movements due to many iterative changes over the years. ![]() Just because you design products that aren't Bifl doesn't mean every designer and company takes the same approach. You can't take a one size fits all approach. The mods are somewhat flexible with the rules as long as the OP explains in the comments. Please remember to abide by Reddiquette.To make it easier for the community to help, also include your budget (if any) and what country you are buying in.Ħ please be descriptive with your posting, posts must include the products brand, years owned or date of purchase, circa the decade is acceptable on items older than 1990Ĩ /r/BuyItForLife is not a place to advertise your business or sell your product. Requests Must be flaired with the request flair and if you are satisfied with the answers please mark the post as such.Ģb be sure to first use the search bar and check the sidebar before making a request. Products that are well-made and durable (even if they won't last a lifetime) are accepted.Ģa Requests are posts where you are looking for help/recommendations on a certain type of a product or Opinions on a certain item. This one is a fine example from a company that was the undisputed king of alarm clocks.For practical, durable and quality made products that are made to last.ġ This is a subreddit emphasizing products that are Durable, Practical, Proven, and Made-to-Last. Prices are still fairly low for most alarm clocks with the exception of some Swiss and French makes. Quite often alarm clocks that I find in flea markets and antique shops are dented, missing winding keys and other adjustment knobs which I try to avoid (unless for parts) but this one was complete. ![]() I am selective and add only interesting alarm clocks but avoid clocks with luminous dials from the earlier part of the 20th century because of the potential exposure to Radium. A great many of Westclox alarm clocks sold in North America were made in Peterborough, Ontario from 1922 to the early 1980s.Īlthough I am primarily a clock collector I have several alarm clocks in my collection. There is an interesting Canadian connection. Westclox then became a division of General Time. merged with Seth Thomas with both companies falling under the General Time Corporation. and again went bankrupt, reorganized under the Western Clock Manufacturing Co and found success when they acquired the first patent for the Big Ben alarm clock in the early part of the 20th Century. The company initially failed, became the Western Clock Co. Westclox alarm clocks were originally produced by the United Clock company in Peru, Illinois in the late nineteenth century. īut this is not how the story of Westclox began. By the 1960s production went offshore to achieve economies of scale. This particular clock is made in China while other similar Westclox alarm clocks at the time were made in Taiwan. Back of alarm clock showing setting knobs These clocks were produced in the thousands and many can be bought on eBay for under $10. There are three patent numbers none of which tell me the exact year of manufacture. There is also a speed adjustment just above the centre knob. The centre knob is for adjusting the time and the upper left knob is for setting the alarm. Instead of two winding keys that are typically found on an older alarm clock, they are combined into one key, for the bell alarm and the time function. Collapsed, the clock fits anywhere Red lever is for activating the alarm It fits easily into a purse, messenger bag, overnight bag or suitcase. It is in a light brown plastic case and folds into its case when transported. It is very compact, measuring 3 inches square by 1 1/2 inches deep when collapsed. ![]() It did not do a lot of traveling in its life since a well worn clock usually does not work well and these things were tossed in the garbage when they broke. ![]() I bought it at a local antique dealer for $6 and it is in very good condition. It is a Westclox travel alarm with a luminous dial. We have all grown used used to electronic alarms (cell phone or tablet) to wake us up at a specific time but my little bit of testing revealed that this little travel alarm clock works just fine though not quite as accurate. While on a vacation in the Dominican Republic we brought along an old Westclox wind-up mechanical travel alarm clock for no other reason but to have it as a curiosity and of course, to get us up in the morning.
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