Monday, May 5, 2025

Elgin-World Wars and Technological Advances (1910s–1940s)

 World Wars and Technological Advances (1910s–1940s)

  • Played a major role in World War I and II, producing military watches, chronometers, and aircraft instruments.

  • Trained thousands of technicians and watchmakers through the Elgin Watchmakers College, established in 1921.

  • Introduced increasingly accurate and stylish wristwatches as pocket watches fell out of favor.






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