November 22, 2008, 10:02
Steve GossardNight watchman's clock
I've had this night watchman's clock for a number of years. It seems to keep great time. Can anyone tell me about it?
November 22, 2008, 19:35
Gary E. FosterHello Steve, I cannot provide any details about your clock, but I am somewhat familiar with their use. I was formerly employed in a large glass plant. There were stations at various locations that the watchmen were required to visit on their rounds. Each station had a key that had to be inserted into the clock to record that the watchman had indeed made his rounds. These clocks must be well made, as I witnessed one watchman throw one down a flight of steps in an attempt to break it, so he wouldn't have to make his patrol. Like a Timex," it took a licking and kept on ticking "
November 23, 2008, 20:20
Steve GossardWow, that is a great story. This thing also has a small spool of paper in it that was supposed to record the time that the watchman clocked into each station. Thanks for your help.
November 25, 2008, 13:09
Bill KappSteve,
Watchclock collecting can be a lot of fun! You can see some at my old defunct website at
http://williamkapp.fortunecity.com/From there there is a link to Watchclock Notebook which is the Detex site.
happy hunting
November 25, 2008, 17:42
Steve GossardThanks a lot! I will look through this.
Steve
November 25, 2008, 22:47
Gordon Mac DonaldThe bulletin had several articles on these clock a few years back. That may help you. I have a " Dexter Newman and a Latham , They have excellent movements.
Did you remove the guard to photograph your clock?
gmaci
November 26, 2008, 11:32
Steve GossardNo, I'll do that as soon as my daughter returns my camera that she borrowed last week.