Dennison
Birmingham, United KingdomEst. 186236 models5.0 (1 review)19 followersAbout Dennison
Dennison was a British manufacturer of high-quality watch cases, founded by American watchmaker Aaron Lufkin Dennison in 1862.
Aaron Lufkin Dennison, an American watchmaker, played a significant role in the development of watch manufacturing in both the United States and England. After gaining experience with the Waltham Watch Company in the US, he moved to England and founded the Dennison Watch Case Company in Handsworth, Birmingham, in 1862. The company became a prominent manufacturer of high-quality watch cases, supplying them to various British and Swiss watchmakers. Dennison is known for its contribution to mass production techniques in watchmaking.
The Dennison Watch Case Company produced a wide range of watch cases, including those for pocket watches and later, wristwatches. Their cases were renowned for their quality and precision, and they played a crucial role in the British watch industry. The company continued to operate for many decades, adapting to changes in watch fashion and technology, though they primarily focused on the production of cases rather than complete movements or watches.
Founder's Story
Aaron Lufkin Dennison
Quick Facts
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1862
- Models
- 36