Hartwig Balke and George Thomas have been making watches by hand in Maryland since 1998. The pieces below are notes, interviews, and case studies from the workshop — including writing by the watchmakers they’ve trained.Read in any order.
The Roots Are Local: Towson's Next Chapter in Maryland Watchmaking
The Original Microbrand—America’s Footprint in Modern Horology
Collector's Handbook: TALBOT ref. EP250
TALBOT: A Smaller Take on the Choptank
A Look Inside Maryland's Secret Watch Manufacture
The Problem with Pre-Orders in the Watch Market
Pivotal Moments in TWC History
Collector's Handbook: CHOPTANK ref. E250-2
Reflecting on the Origins of the CHOPTANK with Hartwig Balke and Spencer Shattuck
The Observatory Dial on Towson’s New CHOPTANK
Restoring & Remaking the Oldest Watch in the World
Custom Towson Watches
The Forgotten Colors of the American Pilot Watch
Pride for American Watchmaking
Towson Classic: Coveted Gems in the TWC Collections
A New Mission: Precision Timekeeping in the COCKPIT
Proving that Automatic Watches Work in Outer-Space
Start Collecting with Real Watchmakers
PRO-CLASS: The Archetypes of Towson Watch Owners
Tactical Luxury | Mission Chronograph
WOODEN DIAL-MAKING | THE SHERWOOD
The Art of Rebuilding Swiss Calibers
POTOMAC "The Base Edition"
Collector's Guide to the SKIPJACK
HALF-SKELLY: A Collector's Handbook
The TWC Shield | Logo History
From Logo to Watch
Reference Guide | Mission Collection
From CHRONOMETER to CHOPTANK
Will a Towson Watch last a lifetime?
Kevin Plank's Purchase of Towson Watch Company
TWC x Benzinger
The Year of the CHOPTANK
POTOMAC Reference Guide
The NORTH•er: A Navigational Instrument for the Modern Collector
Looking Back at 2022: A New Era for American Watchmaking
Evolving the SKIPJACK
Making the Mechanical Movement: Not Just Using One.
A Grassroots American Watch Brand
The Founders of Towson Watch Company
Our Watchmaking Partners | The Making of a Towson Watch
Naming the RECRUIT vs CADET: Towson’s Small Town Roots as a Specialty Watchmaker
Hartwig's Swan-Song to Recruits & Cadets
Hartwig's Technical Requirements : MARTIN M-130
Recruit vs Cadet CR250: Inspiration & Intentions
A German Backbone - Achieving the TWC Quality Standard
CHOPTANK: An Instrumental Beacon
Celebrating 20 Years of the MISSION M250 : Origins Rooted in Outer Space
The Gift of Time | Your Most Valuable Asset
Artisanal Mechanical Watchmaking
TWC | Wristwatch Annual 2022
POTOMAC | American Pocket Watch For the Wrist
Changing hands: 23-year-old entrepreneur takes over Towson luxury watch brand from Under Armour founder Kevin Plank
Blending Old Wisdom with New Vision
HODINKEE | Can You Name Every Watch That's Gone To Space?
Exploring Life & Business with Spencer Shattuck of Towson Watch Company
The Art of Skeletonizing
A Closer Look | Triple Crown
Cockpit Moon | A Review by "The Time Bum"
The Generational Value of a Fine Timepiece
TWC | CAM DAS
Aviator's Gallery | Martin M-130
George Thomas: Master Horologist & Co-Founder of Towson Watch Company
Crafting the Art of Time
Bay Pilot: Instrument of the Chesapeake
NORTH.er : An Introduction to Towson's Wrist Compass
The Pride of Baltimore