The Mystery Rotary Clock by Lux Clock Company was designed and patented by Herman F. Lux in April 1935 and marketed in two sizes. The larger, more common was 5 inches in diameter, but a smaller 3 inch version was made (and is considerably more rare). Shown in the video is the 5 inch version in what was called "Green Pearlene" color (as seen from the box that came with the clock)
Without fail, you'll see this clock listed as "The Tape Measure Clock" although this was never it's official name. In advertisements it was called "The Mystery Clock" or "The Mystery Rotary Clock" (as written on the box). In many instances the clock can be found nearly new with a tag reading "Rotary Clock." The clock is a type of what is called an annular clock. Annular clocks display the time on a tape-like dial encircling the case. Typically in these clocks, the "tape" dial usually revolved with the time being indicated by a fixed pointer.
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Google Earth Image of the Lux Clock Manufacturing Co., 95 Johnson Street, Waterbury, CT
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