Waterbury Clock Company founded within Benedict and Burnham Manufacturing Company

Industrial Context. Waterbury, Connecticut, known as the "Brass Capital of the World," gained a reputation for the quality and durability of its goods. The city's brass industry was so prominent that the clock industry eventually became as important as brass manufacturing. This environment supported the creation of companies specializing in affordable timekeeping devices.

Establishment of the Department. Brass manufacturer Benedict & Burnham created the Waterbury Clock Company in 1854 to manufacture clocks using brass wheels and gears. The company originally specialized in affordable clocks and gained a reputation for applying mass-production techniques to timekeeping devices, making reliable products accessible to a wider public.

Corporate Evolution. The Waterbury Clock Company is the original company that the holding company Timex Group USA is named after. It was founded in 1854 as the Waterbury Clock Company in Waterbury, Connecticut, serving as the predecessor to the modern Timex Group USA, Inc.