Vintage Watch Pictures

  Seiko Watches -  Origins: 1881–1924 1881:  Kintaro Hattori opened a watch and jewelry shop in Tokyo at age 21. 1892:  Founded  Seikosha , a factory producing wall clocks. 1913:  Released  Japan’s first wristwatch , the  Laurel .

  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.

Waltham Watch Company  –  Founded 1850, Massachusetts Pioneered industrialized watchmaking with interchangeable parts; produced over 40 million timepieces before closing in 1957.