evolution of the first successful industrialized watch 10 02 1 draft ron price natick ma use automated machinery turning out interchangeable parts on a large scale in making watches was achieved america 1850 by boston company located roxbury massachusetts although not people to employ machines through yankee ingenuity aaron l dennison edward howard david p davis and samuel curtis were put it all together start major enterprise unfortunately like those who preceded them their initial efforts financially however they did lay important groundwork slight continue built his own royal robbins came scene salvaged failed with bankroll applying marketing genius mr turned fledgling now waltham mass into world class manufacturing product line model 57 pocket later named for year its introduction led way success american author s forthcoming
