Horse Racing

Original Price of the Chronodrometer Horse Timer by the American Watch Company

By Nathan Moore

In Waltham

Chronodrometer Horse Timer Watch by the American Watch Company, c.1859 - #14767 Following a previous post featuring the "Chronodrometer" horse timer watch engineered by the American Watch Company in the late 1850s, questions were raised regarding the extravagant retail price quoted. This price was extracted...

Waltham

The Chronodrometer Horse Timer Watch by the American Watch Company

By Nathan Moore

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.

Dials , History , Waltham

American Waltham Watch Co. Horse Racing Dial

By Nathan Moore

Pictured: Horse Racing Dial by the American Waltham Watch Company, c.1890s. [Image Courtesy of Jones & Horan Auctions] The Elgin National Watch Company was not the only manufacturer to offer.