The first seven brands listed here represent American purist watchmakers who strive to make every component in their pieces here at home. Most of them still source movements from Europe but the pursuit of a 100% American Made watch is a part of their ethos.In addition to these seven brands...
each antique pocket watch lived a different life, producing different levels of wear and patina. Even after being restored, the watches retain unique characteristics and personalities that are hard to get with any other watch brand, either made in the USA or not. ...
In 1853, the factory building was completed and the company began doing business under the name "American Horologe Company." The name was changed to "Boston Watch Company" in September 1853, and the factory in Waltham, Massachusetts was built in October 1854. The movements produced here (serial...
Wrist movements cause the inner rotor to swing, transferring energy to the mainspring, and powering your timepiece. STAINLESS STEEL CASE A highly resistant alloy composed of steel and chromium. It can be worked to resemble a precious metal. It is nearly impervious to rust, tarnish, and corrosion...
Hailing from Reykjavík, Iceland, JS Watch Co. is a curious little company with styles ranging from quirky and sporty to classic and demure. Assembled in Iceland with Swiss movements, JS Watch Co. describes itself as “probably the world’s smallest watch manufacturer.” However, a quick visit...
Anti-Chinese movements were popular at the time, as the cheap labor the Chinese provided came at odds with union and local workers who couldn’t compete at such low wages. Though Stanford was initially praised for his message, he lost support when his hypocrisy became apparent as he continued...
Is a watch the sum of its parts? Are we willing to pay a little extra for a mostly American-made watch? These are all questions that come to mind when assessing the Vero VS-SS. I hadn't heard of Vero – until they offered to send me this watch for a test drive. ...
Kieninger Battery Operated Replacement Movements Options, Chimes,Functions An Exquisite Clock is the Perfect Gift for Any Special Occasion Birthday, Wedding, Anniversary, Graduation, Retirement, Holiday Looking for an exquisite clock for yourself or as a gift for a friend or family member? You've co...
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Enough: The Phony Leaders, Dead-End Movements, and Culture of Failure That Are Undermining Black America—and What We Can Do About It by Juan Williams (Crown, Aug 01, 2006) Forty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Black Athlete by William C. Rhoden (Crown, Jul...