Battleships

Private Label Trade Names on American Pocket Watches: “Burlington Watch Co.” Part 34: The U.S. Navy Burlington Watch

By Nathan Moore

Pictured: “The 1913 Timepiece,” Our Navy, August 1913. The Burlington Watch Company frequently leveraged the popularity of their watches in the U.S. Navy to present the Burlington as a reliable watch. Because the Burlington Watch Company was not associated with the United States Navy in...

Private Label Trade Names on American Pocket Watches: “Burlington Watch Co.” Part 33: Burlington Watches on Battleships

By Nathan Moore

Pictured: U.S. Navy Fleet, c.1911 Burlington Watch Company Catalog The United States Naval fleet gained national attention after completing the “1908 World’s Cruise,” showcasing the strength and prowess of the.