Pocket Watch Database

Gail Borden

Elgin National Watch Co.

Gail Borden was an early investor in the National Watch company and enjoyed a prolific career as a land surveyor, publisher, and inventor. He is best known as the developer of condensed milk and opened the Elgin Milk Condensing Company in Elgin, Illinois.

Roles & Associations

Company Role Years
Elgin National Watch Co.
Investor

1865-

Production

Company Description Date
Elgin National Watch Co.
"Gail Borden" Movement Introduced

September 8, 1871