Most American watch case manufacturers experimented with various methods to market cases that were more durable and less expensive than precious metals while maintaining a similar appearance. One of the.
In my most recent article, we explored Ezra C. Fitch's 1874 patented design, a rare clamshell watch case originally sold by Pforzheimer, Dreyfus & Keller. At the time, the only.
Seeger and Guernsey's Cyclopedia of The Manufacturers and Products of the United States Analyzing original sources is critical to understanding the American watch industry within the context of the era..
Pictured: Burlington Dragon Case, Housing Burlington Special #2021616 [Image Courtesy of Jones & Horan Auctions, June 2021] One of the more unusual case designs offered by the Burlington Watch Company.
Pictured: Illinois Watch Case Company Factory, Where the Santa Fe Special Watch Cases Are Produced, c.1920 Santa Fe Watch Company Catalog The beautiful gold-filled cases paired with Santa Fe Special.
Pictured: Enamel Designs on Santa Fe Special Watch Cases [Images Courtesy of Jones & Horan Auctions] Customers purchasing a Santa Fe Special watch could select a personalized design to suit.
