Pocket Watch Database

Location: Waltham, Massachusetts

Years of Operation: 1896-1900

Successor: Suffolk Watch Co.

Organized in 1896 by Edward A. Locke

Production Jewels: 4 Jewels

Production Sizes: 0s

Total Production: ~89,000

Factory Building Status: Demolished

Special Research Assistance: Andy Dervan

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Company Timeline

1896

The Columbia Watch Co. is founded by Edward A. Locke in Waltham, Massachusetts.

1898

Mr. Locke gives control of the Columbia Watch Co. to his son-in-law, Renton Whidden.

The Times, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Thursday, August 3, 1899

August 1899

After a suit is filed by the American Waltham Watch Co. against the Columbia Watch Co. concerning deceitful usage of the "Waltham" name, the court rules the Columbia Watch Co. can no longer use "Waltham" on watches unless it is clearly distinguished from the American Waltham Watch Co. to prevent confusion.

1900

The Columbia Watch Co. is renamed as the Suffolk Watch Co.