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What Happened to the Elgin National Watch Company?

For over a century, Elgin National Watch Company was the watchmaking capital of America. Here's the full story of its rise, closure in 1968, and the legacy it left behind.

Why Elgin Matters

For more than a century, Elgin, Illinois stood at the center of American watchmaking. The story of the city helped inspire the creation of Nexus Elgin and the Revival Edition.