It started as an American dream in a tiny New York shop. Today, it’s a name recognized around the world. But is Bulova still truly American… or has it become something more?

Long before glowing dials and digital screens, there was a secret hidden in the pockets of the elite—a watch that told time not by sight, but by sound. The minute repeater was more than a marvel… it was a whisper of genius in a world of darkness. But how did this invention survive centuries, and why are collectors paying six figures for its song today?

He wasn’t just a watchmaker—he was a perfectionist in a world racing toward mass production. In the shadows of America’s industrial rise, Edward Howard built something rare: timepieces not made for the many, but crafted for the few who valued mastery. This is the story of E. Howard & Co.—and the man who believed time deserved more than precision. It deserved beauty.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Times Ticking was featured on Entrepreneur’s Problem Solvers podcast!

The episode is out now, and the hosts called it “one of the most tactical and actionable interviews in a long time.”

We had a great time sharing our story and breaking down the strategy behind how we bring timepieces to life.

Hope you enjoy the episode!

Entrepreneur’s Problem Solvers podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/5ZT6XUncMPXlbXPdTFrdUe

When Aryna Sabalenka hoisted her second U.S. Open trophy under a sky of fireworks, something else stole the spotlight. It wasn’t just her power or her poise—but what shimmered on her wrist. A rare, six-figure rainbow creation from Audemars Piguet. And once you hear the story behind it, you’ll never look at tennis—or watches—the same way again.