For year , Timex emphasized the durability of its sentry with the memorable slogan , ‘ takes a lacing , and keep on mark off . ’ But even the most tough of its timekeeper could not survive the rigor this burst - proof wall clock was designed to endure .
Made by Crouse and Hinds ( now Cooper Crouse - Hinds ) in the fifties , the clock was built with big - duty constituent like vapour - immune mechanisms and a shatterproof screw - on cover . At 40 Lebanese pound it required extra care when mounted to a rampart , but was promised to survive in the harshest environment — like mines or texture processing facilities . This particular clock was never put to the ultimate test , and for$1,200it could be the complete accoutrement for a modern home filled with destructive toddlers .
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