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The Elgin National Watch Father Time Tokens

2013-02-17
By: Aaron Packard
On: February 17, 2013
In: Industry
With: 11 Comments

Incorporated in August 1864, the National Watch Company was founded in Chicago Illinois as a joint partnership consisting of Chicago’s Mayor and six other men. A month later, the partners began recruiting master clockmakers from throughout the country to join the new venture.  Seven watchmakersContinue Reading

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