Westclox The Official 1/10 Second Stopwatch | 15-Min Accumulator | Box & Timer’s Guide | Pre-Owned

Westclox “The Official” 1/10 Second Stopwatch — Complete with Box & Timer’s Guide

Before the digital beep, there was this — a chunky, mechanical authority on the starting line.
Westclox’s “The Official” was marketed as exactly what its name implied: a serious instrument for
coaches, officials, and anyone who needed to count tenths. The color-coded pushers (green to
start/stop, red to reset) made operation instinctual under pressure. The 15-minute sub-register
at 12 o’clock means it handles everything from sprint events to middle-distance races without
losing count. This example retains its original blue and red box branded “the Official 1/10
Second Stop Watch,” its braided black-and-white lanyard, and the included “Timer’s Guide” booklet
— a period pamphlet covering timing procedures for 15 major sporting events, with 1968 Olympic
reference times printed inside. The complete set is exceedingly rare to find intact.

Specifications

• Model: Westclox “The Official” 1/10 Second Stop Watch
• Movement: Mechanical manual-wind, pin-lever escapement
• Graduation: 1/10 second
• Main Scale: 60-second outer track, red alternate numerals
• Sub-Register: 15-minute accumulator at 12 o’clock
• Pushers: Color-coded — green (start/stop), red (reset/fly-back)
• Case: Polished chrome with knurled side profile and stepped bezel
• Dial: White with black and red numerals, “WESTCLOX / SHOCK RESISTANT” print
• Crystal: Acrylic
• Country of Origin: United States
• Era: Circa late 1960s (Timer’s Guide references 1968 Olympic times)

Condition

Excellent vintage condition. Chrome case presents bright and clean with only minor age-related
patina. Dial is sharp with no fading or damage to numerals. Crystal is clear. Both pushers operate
with positive mechanical action. Original braided lanyard is intact. Original box shows light edge
wear consistent with age but retains strong graphics and structure.

Includes

Stopwatch, original Westclox blue box, braided lanyard, and original “The Timer’s Guide” booklet
(Stop-Watch on 15 Major Sporting Events).

Radium Disclosure

As a mid-century American stopwatch produced prior to 1968, this piece may contain trace amounts
of radium-based luminous material on dial components, consistent with manufacturing practices of
the era. Radiation levels in properly intact vintage timepieces of this type are generally considered
negligible for normal handling and display. If you have specific concerns, consult a radiation safety
professional before purchase. This disclosure is provided as a matter of standard transparency.