The Auburndale Watch Company First American Attempt Toward the Dollar Watch

Name: The Auburndale Watch Company First American Attempt Toward the Dollar Watch
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Author: Battison, Edwin A.

by Battison, Edwin A.

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You're fascinated by industrial history and how American manufacturers competed with Swiss watchmakers.
You collect vintage watches or have a personal interest in horology and want to understand the technical context behind early American attempts.
You enjoy detailed historical records about specific companies and their place in American economic development.

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You want a narrative-driven story with characters and dramatic tension rather than archival historical documentation.
You're looking for a book about general American business history without deep technical detail about clockwork mechanisms.
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This book examines the Auburndale Watch Company and its role in the early American watchmaking industry, specifically focusing on the company's efforts to produce an affordable dollar watch. The physical edition has been digitized by volunteer contributors and is available free online. The Kindle edition can be purchased with wireless delivery included.

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