Pocket Watch Database
Benjamin Wright Raymond
Elgin National Watch Co.
June 15, 1801 - April 6, 1883
Benjamin Wright Raymond was a primary investor in the National Watch Company during the early formation. In honor of Mr. Raymond, the company named the first watch manufactured for him. Throughout the history of the company, the B.W. Raymond name was continually utilized on finer grades.
Roles & Associations
| Company | Role | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin National Watch Co. |
Investor |
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| Elgin National Watch Co. |
Founder |
1864 |
| Elgin National Watch Co. |
PresidentPresident of the National Watch Company |
1865-1867 |
| Elgin National Watch Co. |
Board of Directors |
1865- |
Production
| Company | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin National Watch Co. |
"B.W. Raymond" Movement Introduced |
April 1, 1867 |