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Richard: /* Anglo-Celtic Company */

2020-04-15T13:24:54Z

Anglo-Celtic Company

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	With Ingersoll for its designs (the famous pocket-watch and Swiss EB based Ingersoll Valiant wrist-watch); Smiths for volume production expertise and Vickers-Armstrongs for volume production capacity, their first pocket-watch model featured the same movement as the earlier American-designed British Ingersolls, now designated calibre PY. These watches were branded Ingersoll (Triumph for export) and Smiths Empire. Wrist watches, based on the Valiant, came in 1949 followed by in-house designs such as the versatile low to fully jewelled TY and SL movements. Ingersoll Ltd pulled out of the venture in 1969 but continued to market some Anglo-Celtic models. Between 1946 and 1980, when the factory closed down, over 30,000,000 watches were made, and exported to 60 different countries throughout the world.		With Ingersoll for its designs (the famous pocket-watch and Swiss EB based Ingersoll Valiant wrist-watch); Smiths for volume production expertise and Vickers-Armstrongs for volume production capacity, their first pocket-watch model featured the same movement as the earlier American-designed British Ingersolls, now designated calibre PY. These watches were branded Ingersoll (Triumph for export) and Smiths Empire. Wrist watches, based on the Valiant, came in 1949 followed by in-house designs such as the versatile low to fully jewelled TY and SL movements. Ingersoll Ltd pulled out of the venture in 1969 but continued to market some Anglo-Celtic models. Between 1946 and 1980, when the factory closed down, over 30,000,000 watches were made, and exported to 60 different countries throughout the world.

	They also made many character and promotional pocket watches, of many different subjects. Anglo-Celtic movements, particularly pocket- and stop-watches, were widely used by budget watchmakers in the UK ([[Services]], Westclox, Timex) and USA (Lafayette) etc. It should be noted that Services merely cased up movements.		They also made many character and promotional pocket watches, of many different subjects. Anglo-Celtic movements, particularly pocket- and stop-watches, were widely used by budget watchmakers in the UK ([[The Services Watch Co\|Services]], Westclox, Timex) and USA (Lafayette) etc. It should be noted that Services merely cased up movements.

	Anglo-Celtic ceased wrist-watch production in about 1976, but pocket- and stop-watch production continued until June 1980 at which Smiths' alarm clock business also closed. Marketing of Smiths branded timepieces, many electronic, was continued by the Smiths-owned TNG distributors until 1983 when Smiths pulled out of the industry, save for their TimeGuard time control business. Very many years later the 'Smiths' brand was licenced to others.		Anglo-Celtic ceased wrist-watch production in about 1976, but pocket- and stop-watch production continued until June 1980 at which Smiths' alarm clock business also closed. Marketing of Smiths branded timepieces, many electronic, was continued by the Smiths-owned TNG distributors until 1983 when Smiths pulled out of the industry, save for their TimeGuard time control business. Very many years later the 'Smiths' brand was licenced to others.

Brenellic2000: /* Anglo-Celtic Company */

2020-04-15T13:09:19Z

Anglo-Celtic Company

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	With Ingersoll for its designs (the famous pocket-watch and Swiss EB based Ingersoll Valiant wrist-watch); Smiths for volume production expertise and Vickers-Armstrongs for volume production capacity, their first pocket-watch model featured the same movement as the earlier American-designed British Ingersolls, now designated calibre PY. These watches were branded Ingersoll (Triumph for export) and Smiths Empire. Wrist watches, based on the Valiant, came in 1949 followed by in-house designs such as the versatile low to fully jewelled TY and SL movements. Ingersoll Ltd pulled out of the venture in 1969 but continued to market some Anglo-Celtic models. Between 1946 and 1980, when the factory closed down, over 30,000,000 watches were made, and exported to 60 different countries throughout the world.		With Ingersoll for its designs (the famous pocket-watch and Swiss EB based Ingersoll Valiant wrist-watch); Smiths for volume production expertise and Vickers-Armstrongs for volume production capacity, their first pocket-watch model featured the same movement as the earlier American-designed British Ingersolls, now designated calibre PY. These watches were branded Ingersoll (Triumph for export) and Smiths Empire. Wrist watches, based on the Valiant, came in 1949 followed by in-house designs such as the versatile low to fully jewelled TY and SL movements. Ingersoll Ltd pulled out of the venture in 1969 but continued to market some Anglo-Celtic models. Between 1946 and 1980, when the factory closed down, over 30,000,000 watches were made, and exported to 60 different countries throughout the world.

	They also made many character and promotional pocket watches, of many different subjects. Anglo-Celtic movements, particularly pocket- and stop-watches, were widely used by budget watchmakers in the UK (Services, Westclox, Timex) and USA (Lafayette) etc. It should be noted that Services merely cased up movements.		They also made many character and promotional pocket watches, of many different subjects. Anglo-Celtic movements, particularly pocket- and stop-watches, were widely used by budget watchmakers in the UK ([[Services]], Westclox, Timex) and USA (Lafayette) etc. It should be noted that Services merely cased up movements.

	Anglo-Celtic ceased wrist-watch production in about 1976, but pocket- and stop-watch production continued until June 1980 at which Smiths' alarm clock business also closed. Marketing of Smiths branded timepieces, many electronic, was continued by the Smiths-owned TNG distributors until 1983 when Smiths pulled out of the industry, save for their TimeGuard time control business. Very many years later the 'Smiths' brand was licenced to others.		Anglo-Celtic ceased wrist-watch production in about 1976, but pocket- and stop-watch production continued until June 1980 at which Smiths' alarm clock business also closed. Marketing of Smiths branded timepieces, many electronic, was continued by the Smiths-owned TNG distributors until 1983 when Smiths pulled out of the industry, save for their TimeGuard time control business. Very many years later the 'Smiths' brand was licenced to others.

Brenellic2000: /* Anglo-Celtic Company */

2020-04-13T07:05:46Z

Anglo-Celtic Company

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	With Ingersoll for its designs (the famous pocket-watch and Swiss EB based Ingersoll Valiant wrist-watch); Smiths for volume production expertise and Vickers-Armstrongs for volume production capacity, their first pocket-watch model featured the same movement as the earlier American-designed British Ingersolls, now designated calibre PY. These watches were branded Ingersoll (Triumph for export) and Smiths Empire. Wrist watches, based on the Valiant, came in 1949 followed by in-house designs such as the versatile low to fully jewelled TY and SL movements. Ingersoll Ltd pulled out of the venture in 1969 but continued to market some Anglo-Celtic models. Between 1946 and 1980, when the factory closed down, over 30,000,000 watches were made, and exported to 60 different countries throughout the world.		With Ingersoll for its designs (the famous pocket-watch and Swiss EB based Ingersoll Valiant wrist-watch); Smiths for volume production expertise and Vickers-Armstrongs for volume production capacity, their first pocket-watch model featured the same movement as the earlier American-designed British Ingersolls, now designated calibre PY. These watches were branded Ingersoll (Triumph for export) and Smiths Empire. Wrist watches, based on the Valiant, came in 1949 followed by in-house designs such as the versatile low to fully jewelled TY and SL movements. Ingersoll Ltd pulled out of the venture in 1969 but continued to market some Anglo-Celtic models. Between 1946 and 1980, when the factory closed down, over 30,000,000 watches were made, and exported to 60 different countries throughout the world.

	They also made many character and promotional pocket watches, of many different subjects. Anglo-Celtic movements, particularly pocket- and stop-watches, were widely used by budget watchmakers in the UK (Services, Westclox, Timex) and USA (Lafayette) etc. It should be noted that Services merely cased up movements).		They also made many character and promotional pocket watches, of many different subjects. Anglo-Celtic movements, particularly pocket- and stop-watches, were widely used by budget watchmakers in the UK (Services, Westclox, Timex) and USA (Lafayette) etc. It should be noted that Services merely cased up movements.

	Anglo-Celtic ceased wrist-watch production in about 1976, but pocket- and stop-watch production continued until June 1980 at which Smiths' alarm clock business also closed. Marketing of Smiths branded timepieces, many electronic, was continued by the Smiths-owned TNG distributors until 1983 when Smiths pulled out of the industry, save for their TimeGuard time control business. Very many years later the 'Smiths' brand was licenced to others.		Anglo-Celtic ceased wrist-watch production in about 1976, but pocket- and stop-watch production continued until June 1980 at which Smiths' alarm clock business also closed. Marketing of Smiths branded timepieces, many electronic, was continued by the Smiths-owned TNG distributors until 1983 when Smiths pulled out of the industry, save for their TimeGuard time control business. Very many years later the 'Smiths' brand was licenced to others.

Brenellic2000: /* Anglo-Celtic Company */

2020-04-13T07:03:49Z

Anglo-Celtic Company

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	With Ingersoll for its designs (the famous pocket-watch and Swiss EB based Ingersoll Valiant wrist-watch); Smiths for volume production expertise and Vickers-Armstrongs for volume production capacity, their first pocket-watch model featured the same movement as the earlier American-designed British Ingersolls, now designated calibre PY. These watches were branded Ingersoll (Triumph for export) and Smiths Empire. Wrist watches, based on the Valiant, came in 1949 followed by in-house designs such as the versatile low to fully jewelled TY and SL movements. Ingersoll Ltd pulled out of the venture in 1969 but continued to market some Anglo-Celtic models. Between 1946 and 1980, when the factory closed down, over 30,000,000 watches were made, and exported to 60 different countries throughout the world.		With Ingersoll for its designs (the famous pocket-watch and Swiss EB based Ingersoll Valiant wrist-watch); Smiths for volume production expertise and Vickers-Armstrongs for volume production capacity, their first pocket-watch model featured the same movement as the earlier American-designed British Ingersolls, now designated calibre PY. These watches were branded Ingersoll (Triumph for export) and Smiths Empire. Wrist watches, based on the Valiant, came in 1949 followed by in-house designs such as the versatile low to fully jewelled TY and SL movements. Ingersoll Ltd pulled out of the venture in 1969 but continued to market some Anglo-Celtic models. Between 1946 and 1980, when the factory closed down, over 30,000,000 watches were made, and exported to 60 different countries throughout the world.

	They also made many character and promotional pocket watches, of many different subjects. Anglo-Celtic movements, particularly pocket- and stop-watches, were widely used by budget watchmakers in the UK (Services, Westclox, Timex) and USA (Lafayette) etc.		They also made many character and promotional pocket watches, of many different subjects. Anglo-Celtic movements, particularly pocket- and stop-watches, were widely used by budget watchmakers in the UK (Services, Westclox, Timex) and USA (Lafayette) etc. It should be noted that Services merely cased up movements).

	Anglo-Celtic ceased wrist-watch production in about 1976, but pocket- and stop-watch production continued until June 1980 at which Smiths' alarm clock business also closed. Marketing of Smiths branded timepieces, many electronic, continued until 1983 when Smiths pulled out of the industry save for their TimeGuard time control business. Very many years later the brand was licenced to others.		Anglo-Celtic ceased wrist-watch production in about 1976, but pocket- and stop-watch production continued until June 1980 at which Smiths' alarm clock business also closed. Marketing of Smiths branded timepieces, many electronic, was continued by the Smiths-owned TNG distributors until 1983 when Smiths pulled out of the industry, save for their TimeGuard time control business. Very many years later the 'Smiths' brand was licenced to others.

	==Links==		==Links==

Brenellic2000: /* Anglo-Celtic Company */

2020-04-12T08:54:21Z

Anglo-Celtic Company

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	It was purchased by the Waterbury Clock Company in 1922 for $1,500,000. Waterbury Clock sold the London-based arm of the Ingersoll watch business, Ingersoll, Ltd., to its board of directors in 1930, making it a wholly British-owned enterprise. In 1944 the Waterbury Clock Company was renamed United States Time Corporation (now [[Timex]] Group USA) and continued producing Ingersoll watches in the United States through the 1950s.		It was purchased by the Waterbury Clock Company in 1922 for $1,500,000. Waterbury Clock sold the London-based arm of the Ingersoll watch business, Ingersoll, Ltd., to its board of directors in 1930, making it a wholly British-owned enterprise. In 1944 the Waterbury Clock Company was renamed United States Time Corporation (now [[Timex]] Group USA) and continued producing Ingersoll watches in the United States through the 1950s.
	==[[Anglo-Celtic Company]]==		==[[Anglo-Celtic Company]]==
	Prompted by the war-time government, the British company, Ingersoll Ltd, joined with [[Smiths]] (S Smiths & Sons Ltd) and very briefly Vickers ~~Armstrong~~ in setting up the Anglo-Celtic Watch Company Ltd (est August 1945) on the Ynyscedwyn estate. This was on the outskirts of the village of Ystradgynlais, near Swansea, Wales. ~~The~~ first model featured the same movement as the earlier American-designed British Ingersolls, now designated calibre PY. These watches were branded Ingersoll (Triumph for export) and Smiths Empire. Wrist watches came in 1949. Ingersoll Ltd pulled out of the venture in 1969 but continued to market some Anglo-Celtic models. Between 1946 and 1980, when the factory closed down, over 30,000,000 watches were made, and exported to 60 different countries throughout the world.		Prompted by the war-time government to ensure that in the event of another war Britain had a viable 'clockwork' industry, primarily for mine-fuzes, the British company, Ingersoll Ltd, joined with [[Smiths]] (S Smiths & Sons Ltd) and very briefly Vickers-Armstrongs in setting up the Anglo-Celtic Watch Company Ltd (est August 1945) on the Ynyscedwyn estate. This was on the outskirts of the village of Ystradgynlais, near Swansea, Wales.

			With Ingersoll for its designs (the famous pocket-watch and Swiss EB based Ingersoll Valiant wrist-watch); Smiths for volume production expertise and Vickers-Armstrongs for volume production capacity, their first pocket-watch model featured the same movement as the earlier American-designed British Ingersolls, now designated calibre PY. These watches were branded Ingersoll (Triumph for export) and Smiths Empire. Wrist watches, based on the Valiant, came in 1949 followed by in-house designs such as the versatile low to fully jewelled TY and SL movements. Ingersoll Ltd pulled out of the venture in 1969 but continued to market some Anglo-Celtic models. Between 1946 and 1980, when the factory closed down, over 30,000,000 watches were made, and exported to 60 different countries throughout the world.

	They also made many character and promotional pocket watches, of many different subjects. Anglo-Celtic movements, particularly pocket- and stop-watches, were widely used by budget watchmakers in the UK (Services, Westclox, Timex) and USA (Lafayette) etc.		They also made many character and promotional pocket watches, of many different subjects. Anglo-Celtic movements, particularly pocket- and stop-watches, were widely used by budget watchmakers in the UK (Services, Westclox, Timex) and USA (Lafayette) etc.

Brenellic2000: /* Anglo-Celtic Company */

2020-04-12T06:16:12Z

Anglo-Celtic Company

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	It was purchased by the Waterbury Clock Company in 1922 for $1,500,000. Waterbury Clock sold the London-based arm of the Ingersoll watch business, Ingersoll, Ltd., to its board of directors in 1930, making it a wholly British-owned enterprise. In 1944 the Waterbury Clock Company was renamed United States Time Corporation (now [[Timex]] Group USA) and continued producing Ingersoll watches in the United States through the 1950s.		It was purchased by the Waterbury Clock Company in 1922 for $1,500,000. Waterbury Clock sold the London-based arm of the Ingersoll watch business, Ingersoll, Ltd., to its board of directors in 1930, making it a wholly British-owned enterprise. In 1944 the Waterbury Clock Company was renamed United States Time Corporation (now [[Timex]] Group USA) and continued producing Ingersoll watches in the United States through the 1950s.
	==[[Anglo-Celtic Company]]==		==[[Anglo-Celtic Company]]==
	~~After~~ the ~~Second World War~~, the British company, Ingersoll Ltd, joined with [[Smiths]] ~~Industries~~ Ltd and Vickers Armstrong in setting up the Anglo-Celtic Company Ltd on the Ynyscedwyn estate. This was on the outskirts of the village of Ystradgynlais, near Swansea, Wales. The first model featured the same movement as the earlier British Ingersolls, now designated calibre PY. These watches were branded Ingersoll Triumph and Smiths Empire. Ingersoll Ltd pulled out of the venture in 1969. Between 1946 and 1980, when the factory closed down, over 30,000,000 watches were made, and exported to 60 different countries throughout the world.		Prompted by the war-time government, the British company, Ingersoll Ltd, joined with [[Smiths]] (S Smiths & Sons Ltd) and very briefly Vickers Armstrong in setting up the Anglo-Celtic Watch Company Ltd (est August 1945) on the Ynyscedwyn estate. This was on the outskirts of the village of Ystradgynlais, near Swansea, Wales. The first model featured the same movement as the earlier American-designed British Ingersolls, now designated calibre PY. These watches were branded Ingersoll (Triumph for export) and Smiths Empire. Wrist watches came in 1949. Ingersoll Ltd pulled out of the venture in 1969 but continued to market some Anglo-Celtic models. Between 1946 and 1980, when the factory closed down, over 30,000,000 watches were made, and exported to 60 different countries throughout the world.

	They also made many character pocket watches, of many different subjects.		They also made many character and promotional pocket watches, of many different subjects. Anglo-Celtic movements, particularly pocket- and stop-watches, were widely used by budget watchmakers in the UK (Services, Westclox, Timex) and USA (Lafayette) etc.

	~~[[Smiths\|Smith]] Watches were sold~~ in ~~the early 1980s to another company who bought all the rights; they have since made Combat watches, Timex, Aircraft plus many more makes without even names on them~~, but ~~all~~ Smiths~~-cased dollar watches~~. ~~Over 100 character watches were made by unknown companies. There are lots~~ of ~~different designs out there~~, ~~including~~ many ~~advertising Pocket Watches Double Diamond and Players Please~~, to ~~name a few~~.		Anglo-Celtic ceased wrist-watch production in about 1976, but pocket- and stop-watch production continued until June 1980 at which Smiths' alarm clock business also closed. Marketing of Smiths branded timepieces, many electronic, continued until 1983 when Smiths pulled out of the industry save for their TimeGuard time control business. Very many years later the brand was licenced to others.

	==Links==		==Links==

Richard: /* Links */

2020-04-10T14:13:37Z

Links

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	*[[Great Britain]]		*[[Great Britain]]

			*[[USA]]

	*[[Main Page]]		*[[Main Page]]

	*[[Individual Watch Manufacturers]]		*[[Individual Watch Manufacturers]]

Richard: /* Anglo-Celtic Company */

2020-04-10T14:12:49Z

Anglo-Celtic Company

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	[[Smiths\|Smith]] Watches were sold in the early 1980s to another company who bought all the rights; they have since made Combat watches, Timex, Aircraft plus many more makes without even names on them, but all Smiths-cased dollar watches. Over 100 character watches were made by unknown companies. There are lots of different designs out there, including many advertising Pocket Watches Double Diamond and Players Please, to name a few.		[[Smiths\|Smith]] Watches were sold in the early 1980s to another company who bought all the rights; they have since made Combat watches, Timex, Aircraft plus many more makes without even names on them, but all Smiths-cased dollar watches. Over 100 character watches were made by unknown companies. There are lots of different designs out there, including many advertising Pocket Watches Double Diamond and Players Please, to name a few.

			==Links==

			*[[Great Britain]]

			*[[Main Page]]

			*[[Individual Watch Manufacturers]]

Richard: /* Ingersoll */

2020-04-10T14:08:33Z

Ingersoll

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 [[File:Ingersoll Watch Company.jpg|thumb]]
 ==Ingersoll==
-The Ingersoll Watch Company is currently owned by Zeon Watches, a British subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based company Herald Group. The brand originated in the United States of America.
+The Ingersoll Watch Company is currently owned by Zeon Watches, a British subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based company Herald Group. The brand originated in the United States of America. Ingersoll Watch Company grew out of a mail order business (R H Ingersoll & Bro) started in New York City in 1882 by 21-year-old Robert Hawley Ingersoll and his brother Charles Henry Ingersoll. The company initially sold low-cost items such as rubber stamps.

Richard at 14:00, 10 April 2020

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			==Ingersoll==
	The Ingersoll Watch Company is currently owned by Zeon Watches, a British subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based company Herald Group. The brand originated in the United States of America.		The Ingersoll Watch Company is currently owned by Zeon Watches, a British subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based company Herald Group. The brand originated in the United States of America.