I have so many clocks that I lose track of them. So I was very excited to recently rediscover in my collection a near mint in the box 1955 Clock of Tomorrow. This clock was originaly designed in 1949 but not put into production; it was redesigned with a futuristic case by Ellsworth Danz for the 1955 introduction. Production of the clock ceased in 1959.

This example was produced in September 1955, the first year of production. It was In perfect working as well as cosmetic condition, but as with all vintage clocks, even if they were never used, I opened it for inspection and cleaning. I had never tried working on one of these before - I was under the impression that they would be as difficult as the older LaSalle "microphone" clocks - but it was much easier than expected.

Here are the disassembled case parts. As the movement was perfect and very clean, I didn't disassemble the movement and dial, just gave it a very light clean and oil in situ. Disassembly starts with the two brass pedestal base screws; removal of the brass bezel/beauty ring; removal of the two back knobs (take care to catch the flat and locking washers under each knob screw); removal of the case back (3 brass screws);  removal of the inner bezel (3 screws) and lens cover; removal of the dust cover (3 tiny screws); and removal of the alarm shut-off knob from the inner spring catch.

The sprockets over the spring gears are part of the "Chime Alarm" feature.

Order of reassembly is very important. First snap the end of the alarm shut-off knob back into the spring catch,adjusting as necessary to hold.

Reassembly continues in reverse order of disassembly list above.

Note the spring loading winding knob. The spring has to be twisted counterclockwise to remove and twisted back in for replacement.

The washers go on top of the posts after the knobs are inserted; then the screws can be replaced.