Vintage Watch Pictures

 

 Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois , USA. Originally incorporated as the National Watch Company , it became popularly known as "Elgin" because of its location, and officially adopted the name Elgin National Watch Company later.

  Hamilton Watch Company  –  Founded 1892, Pennsylvania Became known for railroad and military watches; now Swiss-owned but retains American roots and heritage styling.

  Shinola  –  Founded 2011, Detroit Assembles watches in the U.S. using imported movements; positioned as a lifestyle brand with a focus on American manufacturing.

  Bulova  –  Founded 1875, New York Revolutionized precision with the Accutron tuning fork movement in 1960; now owned by Citizen (Japan), but with deep American heritage.