FTP: Every Watch Tells a Story
Elgin: 1864-1964 (60 million timepieces, the bulk of which was designated for the individual who generally worked for wages in skilled labor)
Introducing the Elgin Joe Doakes, a classic timepiece that pays tribute to the hardworking men who built America. As the name suggests, this watch is designed for the average man or the Joe Doakes of society. Join the ranks of the millions of unsung heros, Joe Doakes, who have worn Elgin watches throughout history while working to build this country.
The Joe Doakes is the blue-collar man who built the groundwork of this country. The Elgin Joe Doakes watch is a testament to the hard work and skills of the average man who built the roads, railways, buildings, houses, bridges, and infrastructure that make up our modern world.
Our Elgin Doakes line of watches is designed to recognize and celebrate the hardworking and often overlooked 'average man. Ironically, there is nothing average about what the average man does for work. The world needs you and your skills.
Whether you're a blue collar worker or heading to the office, this timepiece embodies the hardworking spirits of average men who are often overlooked.
Wearing this watch is a statement of pride and a nod to the average man who is anything but average. The joe doake man is essential to society's survival and growth.
 
This great quality Elgin is anything but average. An exceptional timepiece with 17 jewels and all the qualities of a 19th-century timepiece with a striking dial. This watch is a reminder of the irony of calling your service average.
An exceptional timepiece that is matched to the remarkable work completed by the average man.
Why settle for an average watch when you can wear the exceptional Elgin Joe Doakes timepiece.
During Elgin's 104 years in operation, the brand was able to manufacture 60 million timepieces, the bulk of which was designated for the individual who worked for generally in skilled labor. This line of Elgin, Fusion has aptly named 'Joe Doakes', and we dedicate this timepiece to the working man.
 
Our website offers an explanation of Elgin's contribution and impact on the North American working class needs for a high-quality timepiece.
 
For those connoisseurs searching for other great quality and historical Elgin options, please refer to any Elgin in our inventory.
Elgin produced 50 percent of the total pocketwatches made in the United States.
Please read about Elgin's massive contribution to horology and how they met the demand for quality timepieces for the working man in North America.
1864: Elgin wasted no time in making waves in the watch industry. One month after opening August 1864, several of Elgin's company representatives made a visit to Waltham Watch Company to secretly convince watchmakers and machinists to leave Waltham and work at Elgin. The promise of $5000 a year salary with a $5000 bonus and one acre of land was the bait used to convince seven workers to jump ship.
The seven tradesmen were later known as the Seven Stars.
1866: The Elgin factory, completed on 35 acres of donated land, remained as Elgin's home for an impressive 104 years.
1966: The Elgin factory is demolished.
Additional Historical Statistics of Elgin:
Elgin produced many exquitsite quality timepieces with historical names inscribed on their movements.
Elgin dominated in the market for the working class individual who depended on an accurate, robust timepiece.
Throughout the pocket watch era of the 1860s -1950s, Elgin prospered with many years of output exceeding one million.
The quantity produced by Elgin is evidence of the popularity of the brand.
Any Elgin timepiece is highly collectible and will still be operating today if properly cared for.
Currently, watches sold with the Elgin name and powered by a quartz movement have no connection to Elgin National Watch Company. Elgin went out of business prior to the introduction of quartz technology.