Below you can view more photos of George Thomas’ masterful watches, and the Towson Watch Company workshop. Click on images to enlarge.
Towson Watch Company Workshop
Towson Watch Company Workshop
The following photos show several views of the Towson Watch Company workshop.
Towson Watch Company Workshop
The company has a well-equipped workshop, with both modern and traditional watchmaking tools—some of which are over 100 years old.
Towson Watch Company Workshop
Towson Watch Company Workshop
Towson Watch Company Workshop
Precision Vertical Mill
This precision vertical mill from 1940 had been previously used in the Hamilton Watch Company.
Levin Lathe
This vintage Levin lathe with slide rest is from around 1940-50.
Levin Lathe
The Levin lathe is set up for gear cutting.
Boley Lathe
An 8 mm Boley lathe from around 1970.
Boley Lathe
The Boley lathe set up with a bezel chuck.
Boley Lathe
The Boley lathe set up with American jeweling attachment.
Boley Lathe
Setting a jewel with the prior attachment.
Schoublin Lathe
A Swiss precision 10 mm Schoublin lathe.
Hauser Drill Press
A Swiss-made precision Hauser drill press.
Hauser Drill Press
Another Swiss-made precision Hauser drill press.
Drill Press
This drill press was converted for perlage work.
Drill Press
A closer look at the perlage setup.
Hartwig at Work
Hartwig at work on a small manual lathe.
Hartwig at Work
Hartwig programs and runs the CNC lathe. Even traditional fields like watchmaking now take advantage of what these machines have to offer—at least for some parts.
Handmade Watch by George Thomas
Handmade Watch Progress
The following photos show some operations during George’s production of a handmade watch.
Handmade Watch Progress
Machining the Hand
Machining the hand for George’s watch.
Finished Watch
George’s finished watch is a truly beautiful piece of craftsmanship.
Watches Made by Towson Watch Company
Gold Engraved Watch
Pride II
The Pride II watch with white face.
Pride II
Pride II
The Pride II watch with black face.
Pride II
Choptank
Choptank Special
