Trademarks

Innovative Watch Dials: The “Rate Dial” Designed to Indicate Speed of Travel

By Nathan Moore

New image transfer techniques at the end of the 19th century also yielded innovative and practical dial designs. The “Rate Dial” Designed to Indicate Speed of Travel, c.1895, Fitted on Hampden Watch Co. Grade 81 Movement This “Rate Dial” approximates the speed of travel using...

History , Movements , Trademarks , Waltham

Behind the Name: Who is the “Appleton, Tracy & Co.” Marked on Waltham Watches?

By Nathan Moore

The Appleton, Tracy & Co. grade produced by the American Watch Company (Waltham) has roots that run deep in the company’s history. In 1850, Aaron Dennison, Edward Howard, David P..

Elgin , Trademarks

“Veritas” Name Trademarked by the Elgin National Watch Company

By Nathan Moore

Elgin Watch Co. Grade 214 Veritas - 18-Size, Model 8, 23 Jewels, c.1902, Serial No. 9542842 In December 1898, the Elgin National Watch Company filed an application for a trademark.