History of the Elgin Watch Company

History of the Elgin Watch Company | January 21, 2026 |Cary Park ...

Was it the economy? Or the technology? The answer is complex, and the causes are many. Author Bill Briska discusses the twists and turns the Elgin National ...

National Watch Company starts watch production in Elgin, Illinois

The National Watch Company in 1866: Starting Watch Production** Shortly after the new factory opened in Elgin, Illinois, the National Watch ...

A History of the Elgin National Watch Company 1864 to 1968

In the mid-1920s, the world's largest watch-making complex was located in Elgin, IL. The huge factory enclosed more than 21 acres of space and employed over ...