1948 ad for Big Ben and Baby Ben Vintage Westclox From front to back Big Ben, America, Sleep-Meter and Baby Ben from a 1918 ad.  

Fakes/Fantasy/Marriage Items - Page 1 of many!!!

These fakes pages are provided to answer questions/Emails from many people regarding the authenticity of their timepiece.
It is NOT intended to keep you from bidding on any item.
If you like the watch buy it! But don't complain when you want to sell it!
If you want to make sure it was originally made by Westclox, then please read on.

Advise to Buyers
There are many fakes on Ebay.
Westclox NEVER made any black americana timepiece!!!

Click on this link to learn how to recognize a fake!
Click on this link for (FAQ) Frequently ask Questions about fakes.

Some of the timepieces shown are racist and offensive. They are shown only to educate unknowing buyers and let them know what low levels people will reach, just to make a buck!!!
You will quickly notice certain sellers on a regular basis.
A marriage is a Westclox timepiece NOT in it's original form, like the wrong case.
More marriages seem to be showing up lately.

Report or Inquire about a suspected "fake/fantasy" Westclox item on Ebay

Please check the current fakes listing before asking a question.

All questions regarding fakes that are NOT shown here should be posted on the Westclox Bulletin Board under Fakes on Ebay.

Quick Jump to Fakes on Ebay
Current and Recent Ebay Auctions

It is quite sad that people are creating "fake" dials and selling them as "real" or "authentic". All Black Americana Westclox like Black Sambo, etc. are FAKE!!! Advertising/character timepieces made by Westclox are very limited and they did NOT make any for Coke, (Coca-cola), Pepsi, Harley-Davidson, Indian motorcycle, Popeye and the list goes on. If you see one, in almost ALL cases, it is a FAKE!! If you decide to buy one on-line, good luck!!!

Not all people that are selling the items know that they are fake, so it is not necessarily their fault. The people that create the fake dials are the ones to blame. You will find two main areas that sell fakes on a regular basis. One group is out of the Pennsylvania area and the other is a group that sells fake or fantasy items out of Florida. There are more, so be careful and if in doubt, it is most likely a fake or fantasy item. BEWARE! A newer method of creating a fake dial on a pocket watch is to use a rubber stamp that creates a circle "logo" around the center of the dial. You will often find the name "Westclox" conveniently mispelled or not mentioned at all in hopes of going unnoticed by sites like this.

A "fantasy" item is an item that never really existed. It is made up after the fact.

Current and Recent "fakes/fantasy items" on Ebay
Click on photo to go to the auction page!!!
Note - Seller may NOT be aware they are selling a fake!
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