
American Watch Co.

When I sat down to watch the 149th Kentucky Derby yesterday, I had no idea I would receive a small glimpse into the history of the American watch industry. The.
This post was originally published by Miquel Angel Cladera on his exceptional blog at SaFonaGastroCrono. The English translation has been provided by Google Translate with minor edits for proper clarification..

Illustration of Paul Morphy's Custom Chess-Themed Pocket Watch The magnificent hand-painted dial by John Webb is the only known part to survive from Paul Morphy’s chess-themed pocket watch presented to.
Paul Morphy Watch Dial by John Webb, Dial Painter at the American Watch Company. Reprinted with Permission from the National Watch & Clock Museum. Paul Morphy is considered to be.