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Founding as a Department

When
1854
Where
Waterbury, Connecticut
Part of
Waterbury Clock Company founded within Benedict and Burnham Manufacturing Company

Benedict & Burnham established the Waterbury Clock Company in 1854 in Waterbury, Connecticut, to manufacture clocks using brass components.

Brass manufacturer Benedict & Burnham created the Waterbury Clock Company in 1854 to manufacture clocks using brass wheels and gears. The company was founded in Waterbury, Connecticut, and originally specialized in affordable clocks, gaining a reputation for mass-production techniques.

Sources

  1. Timex Group USA Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01

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