Westclox 16S 1J "dollar watch" stopwatch, heavy smooth polish chrome case with a stepped bezel

Westclox 16S 1J "dollar watch" stopwatch, heavy smooth polish chrome case with a stepped bezel

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Westclox 16S 1J "dollar watch" model 90002 stopwatch, full plate gilt movement, mint white metal dial with black Arabic numbers and minute markers and a red "60", red steel sweep second hand and a black steel duration counter light baton style hand, heavy smooth polish chrome case with a stepped bezel, heavy shoulders and an elegant rounded bow showing only very light wear, measures approx. 50mm in diameter x 60mm long x 16mm thick (crystal included), domed acrylic crystal, stop and start slide on the frame at 11 o'clock. Unlike later stopwatches, this early simple model does not have a click-to-reset crown. Instead, you wind the watch to apply power, and then use the slide to start and stop the timer. To reset the timer, you pull the crown away from the watch and manually return the hands to the 0/60 position. An interesting timepiece from the early 1900s in excellent+ condition!
  • Year Made: early 1900s
  • Company: Westclox
  • Movement Size: 0516S
  • Jewels: 271J
  • Setting/Movement Type: pendant set
  • Model/Grade: 90002
  • Movement Finish: gilt
  • Movement Details: stopwatch
  • Dial Material: metal
  • Dial Color: white
  • Hand Style: baton - light
  • Case Style: friction fit
  • Case Material: Base Metal - Chrome
  • Case Details: timer-slide at 11 o'clock
  • Case Width/Diameter: 50mm (1.97 inches)
  • Case Length, bow included:  60mm (2.36 inches)
  • Case Thickness:  16mm (0.63 inches)
  • Crystal Material: acrylic
  • Condition: Excellent +
  • Gender: Unisex
This watch is in good running condition, unless otherwise noted in the description. This means that on receipt, pending any item-specific running conditions noted in the description, you can expect the watch to be winding and setting properly and to run smoothly while keeping reasonable time. We consider "reasonable time" to meet these basic guidelines:
  • Railroad Grade Watches will be keeping +/- 5 minutes per day
  • Pocket and Wrist Watches with 15 or more jewels will be keeping +/- 10 minutes per day
  • All key wind watches and watches with 14 or fewer jewels will be keeping +/- 15 minutes per day
The above guideline is the lowest standard in which we would ship out a watch, however in most cases, you will see much better timekeeping. Most of our watches have been in storage for many years, so if you plan on carrying/wearing them everyday, you should consider having them cleaned and oiled soon, and then once a year thereafter to keep them in top running condition. If the watches will be for occasional use or display, they should be cleaned and serviced every 3 to 5 years depending on use.

As of March 19th, 2024, we are not offering a cleaning and service option through PM Time Service. While we do hope to offer this again in the future, we are unfortunately unable to meet customer requests for watch servicing at this time. Please note that, unless otherwise mentioned within the "Full Description" tab, this watch is being sold in good running condition and is ready to wear or carry on arrival.
Unlike modern quartz watches, most vintage watches need daily winding in order to keep the watch functioning for timekeeping. Additionally, there are a number of different ways to set the time other than simply pulling the crown away from the watch body. We are happy to provide an overview of each of the different setting types on our "How To Use" page, where we also provide information on proper winding techniques for each style and some suggestions for the proper long term care and storage of your watch.

The production of dollar watches (which, by 1896, did actually cost exactly $1.00) began in the 1870's in an effort to offer a more affordable watch that nearly anyone could purchase. These watches often utilized dials made of inexpensive materials, utilized fewer parts, were non-jeweled or single-jeweled movements and often were simply finished with no damascene, engravings, etc.
Due to the manufacturing process, if this style of watch is damaged and needs repairs, it is often cost prohibitive to locate the parts (and a willing watchmaker) to make the attempt. During the design process, it was not a high consideration to accommodate repairs and in many cases, movements were completed with spot-welds instead of screws and it is nearly impossible to disassemble these watches without damaging them.
While a lower overall quality than most of the jeweled movements of the other American watch companies, with proper care a dollar watch can be expected to be in use for decades. We offer this overview of the potential repair issues so that a new owner can make an informed purchase and be aware that this style of watch should be treated with a little extra care when in use.

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We process a very large number of watches and accessories each year for sale via our website, eBay and local avenues. We attempt to offer descriptions and photos that are as complete and clear as possible on each item, and we always encourage you to write us with questions if something is not addressed in the description!

In each description, we attempt to note the following things:
<maker><size><jewels><setting><adjustments><grade/model><serial number>, <movement information>, <dial information>, <hand information>, <case information>, <misc. information>, <overall condition and comments>

Taking an example of a watch already described, we've bracketed the different sections and ordered them as above:
<Ball-Hamilton> <16S> <21J> <LS> <adj.> <Official RR Standard> <#B651197>, <nickel movement with gold jewel settings and concentric circle damascene pattern, should be noted that the gears on the movement may not be all original however watch is running strong and not affecting running condition>, <porcelain Ball marked dial with Arabic numbers has very faint hairline (not distracting)>, <blue steel hands>, <beautiful YGF SB&B Ball marked case with engraved bezels and blank monogram shield showing normal even wear (no brass)>, <fancy bow>. <High grade Ball watch in very good condition, perfect to carry everyday!>

We also provide a List of Abbreviations that we use in our descriptions, as well as a Pocket Watch Sizing Chart that explains numerically and graphically the various sizes of pocket watches that we offer.
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