Five American Watchmakers Every Geek Should Know

Originally published by Nicholas Manousos on Hodinkee.

The history of American watchmaking is captivating and compelling, but not as well documented as British, German, or Swiss watchmaking history. Even so, there are stories that should be told, inventions that we can learn from, and people whose lives must be remembered. This history is still around us, but it isn't necessarily a quick and easy Google search away. The five watchmakers documented below lived across two centuries and all shared a common trait: They all worked to make a positive contribution to the watchmaking industry and did so from American soil.