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Private Label Trade Names on American Pocket Watches: “Burlington Watch Co.” Part 2: The Movement

By Nathan Moore

Pictured: Burlington Special Watch Movement, Grade 106, 16-Size, Model 9, c.1914. During production, watches were offered by the Burlington Watch Company in a variety of sizes and styles. The Illinois Watch Company manufactured watches sold in the United States, while watches sold in Canada were...

Private Label Trade Names on American Pocket Watches: “Santa Fe Special” Part 11

By Nathan Moore

Pictured: Movement Diagram Detailing Features of the Santa Fe Special Watch, c.1920 Santa Fe Special Catalog The Santa Fe Watch Company frequently included illustrations of the Santa Fe Special movement.

Elgin , History , Movements , Trends

Special Named “Private Labels” on American Pocket Watch Movements

By Nathan Moore

Pictured: B.H. Stief Private Label Movement, Elgin Grade 55, c.1874. The American watch factories offered special named movements as a desirable customization option for retailers, jobbers, and wholesalers. Since dials.

The (Elgin) National Watch Company’s First Stem Wind Watches: Key Set

By Rick Hufnagel

In Analysis , Elgin , History , Movements , Patents & Innovations , Production

H.H. Taylor (Private Label) #246713 As discussed in the previous article, the very first stem wind movements emerged from the Elgin factory in June of 1873. These movements were key-set and did not have a setting lever. This first production continued for about a year...

Elgin , Exceptional Watches , Movements

Elgin National Watch Company: Grade 91

By Nathan Moore

Elgin Grade 91 movement behind the dial featured in yesterday’s post. While factory records list a single run of 1,000 serial numbers designated for the Grade 91, it is estimated.

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..

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