About the Deft-3 model

During the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, when General Time owned both Westclox and Seth Thomas, the Seth Thomas group sold a series of alarm clocks that utilized the Westclox Baby Ben movements of the period.  The Deft-3 model was one of the most popular.

1952 Newspaper Ad

Model:  1946 Deft-3

Made by:   Seth Thomas

Stock No:  VINT1689

Features:  This model utilized a Westclox Baby Ben movement, which has a soft ticking sound and a loud alarm.   There is a switch on the back to choose a "Loud" or "Soft" alarm setting. The case is mahogany.

Dimensions:  3 3/4" tall

Condition:  The movement has been restored and it runs and alarms as it should.  The original dial is NEAR MINT.  The overall condition is VERY GOOD .

Date of manufacture:  February, 1946

Place of Manufacture:  Thomaston, CT,  USA

Warranty:   Two Years

Price: $155.00