The TALBOT — American Craft, Cut Clean.

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From Pforzheim to Maryland:
How Towson Built a Lasting Watchmaking Legacy

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Towson × Benzinger — Frosted Sterling Silver, Engine‑Turned by Hand

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Towson's Collaboration with the World's Best:
Jochen Benzinger

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A Modern Classic, Forged the Traditional Way

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Full-service, old-school watchmaking.

OWN THE TRADITION

CADET is our entry‑level field watch designed to train the next generation of watch enthusiasts. A 40 mm stainless steel case with brushed and polished surfaces houses a Swiss automatic movement regulated by our Maryland watchmakers for chronometer‑like precision. Its high‑contrast dial uses luminescent Arabic numerals and sword hands for instant legibility in any light, protected by a scratch‑resistant sapphire crystal. Each Cadet is assembled and tested by hand in Baltimore, engraved with a unique serial number and backed by our lifetime service guarantee. Inspired by the utilitarian timepieces issued to cadets and midshipmen, this watch is a dependable companion built to be worn every day and handed down with pride.

Born from the lines of our Choptank tonneau chronograph, the Talbot ref. EP250 ‑C distills that spirit into a more compact 33 × 37 mm case. Its engine‑turned dial is plated in warm 5N rose gold, with a recessed silver chapter ring carrying rhodium‑plated markers and luminous hands for low‑light legibility. The three‑part case—polished bezel, satin mid‑case and screw‑down exhibition back—speaks to traditional watchmaking and future serviceability. Through front and back sapphire crystals you can admire the decorated Sellita SW200‑1 movement, adjusted in house and assembled in Towson, Maryland from Pforzheim‑made components. Limited to 100 numbered pieces, the Talbot is a refined companion for those who appreciate clean lines and honest craft.

Drawing from the Choptank heritage, the Talbot ref. EP250‑B compresses our tonneau aesthetic into a slim 33 × 37 mm frame. Its engine‑turned dial is coated in a deep navy lacquer, complemented by a recessed silver chapter ring with applied rhodium markers and lume‑filled hands. A three‑piece case — polished bezel, satin mid‑case and screw‑down exhibition back — ensures durability and future service. Inside, a decorated Sellita SW200‑1 movement, regulated in house and visible through front and back sapphire crystals, keeps the beat. Built in Towson, Maryland from bespoke Pforzheim components and limited to 100 numbered pieces, the EP250‑B offers a crisp take on American craft.

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Small Batches. Big Tradition.

Towson Since 1998

Master watchmaker George Thomas of Towson Watch Company inspecting his work.

The Original Microbrand—America’s Footprint in Modern Horology

In 2025, the term microbrand is everywhere. It suggests small scale, direct access to the maker—and all too often, outsourced production and catalog parts. Long before the label existed, Towson Watch Company quietly defined what the term could mean: designing, engineering, and building meaningful watch collections on American soil.

Master watchmaker George Thomas of Towson Watch Company inspecting his work.

The Collector's Handbook

TALBOT: A Smaller Take on the Choptank

Microbrands spark curiosity beyond the familiar, but the TALBOT makes it clear who stands behind it. Folding tradition into form with a confidence that feels both old-school and charged with new intent.

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The Collector's Handbook

HALF-SKELLY: A Collector's Handbook

The Skelly Series moves beyond the aesthetics of skeletonization—it becomes an exploration of what should be revealed and what should remain intact.

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The Founders of Towson Watch Company

Towson Watch Company was founded at the beginning of the new millennium by Hartwig Balke & George Thomas. Two freshly retired foreign engineers who moved to America to sail the coast and further pursue their passion for horology and craftsmanship.

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Since 1998, Towson Watch Company—founded in Maryland by master horologists Hartwig Balke and George Thomas—has handcrafted high-grade mechanical watches in limited runs. One of two iconic watch brands still thriving in the USA, we pioneered small-batch indie watchmaking, evolving timeless designs with highest-grade quality for collectors worldwide. Explore an American dream built by real watchmakers—secure your place in this American legacy now.

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1998 –
_{Founded by a German Engineer & a Master Watchmaker}

2000 -
A Towson chronograph boards NASA STS-99.

2005 –
Guilloché Dials with Benzinger Debut

2009 -
Smithsonian Taps TWC for Lincoln’s Watch Opening

2020 -
CHOPTANK & TALBOT Redefine the Microbrand

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