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Pocket Watch - Westclox Dax, Canada Object Reg. No: SH 900748

Fob Watch - Westclox Dax, Canada
Summary:
Gents pocket watch, Westclox Dax, Peterborough, Canada, 1950s.

A cheap 'dollar watch'.
Description:
Men's pocket watch with nickel or chrome-plated brass case. Plastic cover to face. Seconds dial at 6.

Stem and button wound spring wound.
Acquisition Information:
Donation from Mrs Lois Stephenson
Discipline: History
Dimensions: 15 mm (Height), 50 mm (Width)

More information

Tagged with: pocket watches, westcloxdax, westcloxdax1950, 8847038
Themes this item is part of: Horology Collection, Science & Measurement Collection
Primary Classification: HOROLOGY
Secondary Classification: Watches
Tertiary Classification: canada
Inscriptions: Dial marked: WESTCLOX/DAX/SHOCK RESISTANT/MADE IN CANADA.

Back plate marked: 'Westclox Canada Limited. Peterborough Canada'.
Manufacturer: Westclox, Canada, 1950s

Comments

Lyndal Posted on 12 Jun 2011 7:17 PM
I have one of these pocket watches that has been passed down to my husband from his grandfather. I have just read a forum & it said that these watches contain Radium & should be disposed of. Now I am worried that it should not be in the house with my kids but then I do not want to throw it away...Can anyone tell me please if these watches really do contain Radium? Thanks

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