Times Ticking Watch Talk

The History Of The Seth Thomas Clock Company

You’ve seen the clocks… but do you know the story behind the name? From wooden gears to Grand Central’s iconic masterpiece, the rise of the Seth Thomas Clock Company changed American timekeeping forever. One detail in the company’s legacy might just change how you see every clock.

The Revolutionary Bulova Accuquartz

When Bulova introduced the Accuquartz in 1970, it wasn’t just an evolution in timekeeping; it was a masterclass in mechanical ingenuity and technological foresight. The Accuquartz wasn’t a mere quartz watch, nor was it a traditional tuning fork watch. It was something entirely unique: the first hybrid of its kind, merging the precision of quartz technology with the smooth vibrational consistency of a tuning fork.

Hampden Watches Are Back! Legacy Included

You’ve heard this story before—at least, you think you have: a defunct heritage brand gets dragged out of retirement, dusted off, and slapped onto some generic quartz movement. A name without a soul. But that’s not what happened here. The Hampden Watch Company wasn’t just revived—it was rebuilt by the same family that’s quietly kept American watchmaking alive for over a century. And it all started with a single gift between a father and son.

Why Plymouth Hollow Became Thomaston

What does it take for a town to rename itself after a single man? In the case of Thomaston, Connecticut, it wasn’t conquest, expansion, or calamity that sparked change—it was the steady tick of a clock and the quiet persistence of legacy.

The History of The Marathon Watch Company

Before it was a military icon, Marathon was a promise—one born from a family’s quiet devotion to precision, trust, and time that endures. Forged in the fires of war and refined in the hands of soldiers, pilots, and rescue teams, Marathon didn’t follow trends—it followed purpose. This is the story of a watchmaker that chose duty over luxury, and built its name on endurance, one mission at a time.