In 1990, I purchased Bozeman Jewelry, and resurrected the turn of the century flair that was once part of this towns character. Having learned the trade of watch and clock repair in high school, I have a great respect for timepieces of the past. Trained under an "old timer", Adolph Amend Jr., I have a strong sense of the historical significance as well as the mechanical ingenuity that most modern timepieces have lost. As a life member and local chapter president of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and a member of the American Watchmakers Institute, I am in contact with the current historical and mechanical developments of the industry. I apprenticed in London, England, served an internship at Christie's in New York, and have always maintained a substantial library of technical references as well as auction catalogs and price guides.
In the fall of 2004, I sold my interest in the Montana Watch Company in order to pursue my own interests. During the late fall and early 2005, I have been researching my life long dream of making a complete watch. Not satisfied with designing a case and assembling the various components made by others, I’ve decided to start with the basics, brass and steel and build the entire watch from the ground up. The learning curve is far more than I had ever envisioned and will require a huge investment in machinery and understanding of production methods. My time with the Montana Watch Company was beneficial to the extent that I came to realize that there is a market for locally made watches. It is my hope and dream that the future of “my” watch, completely hand made in this country (something that has not been done on any production level for nearly 50 years) will not only gain some recognition, but also prove that true craftsmanship and artistry can find a market in today’s world.
In 1990, I purchased Bozeman Jewelry, and resurrected the turn of the century flair that was once part of this towns character. Having learned the trade of watch and clock repair in high school, I have a great respect for timepieces of the past. Trained under an "old timer", Adolph Amend Jr., I have a strong sense of the historical significance as well as the mechanical ingenuity that most modern timepieces have lost. As a life member and local chapter president of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and a member of the American Watchmakers Institute, I am in contact with the current historical and mechanical developments of the industry. I apprenticed in London, England, served an internship at Christie's in New York, and have always maintained a substantial library of technical references as well as auction catalogs and price guides.
In the fall of 2004, I sold my interest in the Montana Watch Company in order to pursue my own interests. During the late fall and early 2005, I have been researching my life long dream of making a complete watch. Not satisfied with designing a case and assembling the various components made by others, I’ve decided to start with the basics, brass and steel and build the entire watch from the ground up. The learning curve is far more than I had ever envisioned and will require a huge investment in machinery and understanding of production methods. My time with the Montana Watch Company was beneficial to the extent that I came to realize that there is a market for locally made watches. It is my hope and dream that the future of “my” watch, completely hand made in this country (something that has not been done on any production level for nearly 50 years) will not only gain some recognition, but also prove that true craftsmanship and artistry can find a market in today’s world. 
