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In 1875, a young Czech immigrant named Joseph set up shop in New York City, and a legendary American watch brand was born. was trained as a jeweler, and his expertise carried over into his watchmaking career, which began around 1911 with boudoir clocks and pocket watches, and soon evolved to include what was then one of the latest and most fashionable technological innovations: the wristwatch.
introduced its first line of wristwatches in 1919. The company grew and prospered, and soon early radio and television ads were declaring, "America runs on time." In the 1950s, continuing its legacy of innovation, introduced, the first electronic watch, and the first breakthrough in timekeeping technology in over 300 years. The timing mechanism was later adapted for use by NASA computers and a timer was even placed on the moon to control transmissions of data. timepieces have kept official time aboard Air Force One and have also served as official timepieces for U.S. Olympic teams.
Today, maintains its tradition of excellence in technology and design, offering a diverse collection of beautiful precision timepieces for every occasion.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 4.33 x 3.94 x 3.54 inches; 1.41 Ounces
- Item model number : 97B100
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- Batteries : 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
- Date First Available : January 1, 2010
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- ASIN : B002LUEI9Q
- Domestic Shipping: Item can be shipped within U.S.
- International Shipping: This item can be shipped to select countries outside of the U.S.
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,194 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry
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