Matthew Laflin
Elgin National Watch Co.
Matthew Laflin was a major investor in the National Watch Company, and his family continued as one of the largest shareholders throughout the history of the company. Mr. Laflin originally made his fortune manufacturing blasting powder and then moved into real estate. He was a member on the board of directors at Elgin from 1868 to 1887. The first Laflin grade was introduced January 1868.
Roles & Associations
| Company |
Role |
Years |
| Elgin National Watch Co. |
Founder
|
1865- |
| Elgin National Watch Co. |
Investor
|
1865- |
| Elgin National Watch Co. |
Board of Directors
|
1868-1887 |
Production
| Company |
Description |
Date |
| Elgin National Watch Co. |
"Mat Laflin" Movement Introduced
|
January 4, 1868 |
