The Enterprising Yankee.
To produce a watch so simple in construction that it could be sold cheaper than any other, and still be a reliable timekeeper, has been the problem for watchmakers the world over. The Swiss developed the making of watches by hand to the highest point, at the same time cheapening hand labour to the utmost possible extent. The Americans sought a solution in -a different direction by making the parts of their watches by machinery, and interchange. However, the coat of manufacture still remained too great for the watch of the million. An enterprising Yankee Company finally solved the problem by dispensing with the greater number of parts of a watch (reducing the number from 160 to 57 !), making all of them by machinery, and so easy of adjustraent that expert labour was not needed to put them together. This crowning achievement in the history of watchmaking was accomplished by the Waterbury Watch Company in their Waterbury Watch which, though cheap, is as perfect in its partß, and as reliable in its time-keeping, as any watch made. Series " E "— the best form of the original Waterbury — is a good, serviceable watch produced at a cost within the reach of all. Keyless, reliable, durable and accurate, it is without a peer for the man or boy in moderate circumstances. Series " J" (gent's size) and "L" (ladies' size) are the latest productions of this famous factory. They are short-winding,.stem-setting, enamel-dialled, jewelled, and dustproof watches, with duplex escapements ; and are just as good timekeepers as anyone could wish to carry i They have been unanimously declared to be perfect marvels of mechanical ingenuity. All these watches are made by the best automatic machinery, and thus, in event of accident, can be efficiently repaired at a nominal cost, at any of the Company's repair depots or agencies, established for the convenience of wearers in various centres throughout the Colonies. The genuine Waterbury Watches may be obtained from any respectable dealer or storekeeper. Price, Serieß " E," 13a 6d; Series "J" or "L" (enamel dial) 2'2a 6d, (patent dial) 20a. ! CAUI'ION.— AII Watches manufactured j by the Waterbury Watch Co. have the word "WATERBURY" printed in fine type upon their dial faces, and also the interwoven letters W. W. Co. without which no watch sold as a WATERBURY is genuine. If you want correct time and a watch which in event of accident can be efficiently repaired at a reasonable cost, DEMAND THE WATERBURY
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The Enterprising Yankee.
Star (Christchurch), Issue 6970, 26 September 1890, Page 1
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