Lancashire Watch Co
of Lancashire Watch Works at Prescot.
c.1650 The industry of watch-making was first introduced into England during the Commonwealth and soon afterwards the trade seems to have been established in Prescot.
1888 The company was registered on 5 December as a practical amalgamation of almost all the watch movement makers in Prescot, and three firms outside the town; Mr. T. P. Hewitt was managing director.
1890 first phase of a new factory in Prescot was opened[1]
1894 Description of visit to the works. Produced 500 watches per day.
1897 Re-construction took place and the present company was registered 13 March. [2]
1899 Great dissatisfaction from the shareholders that the company's accounts had not been providing an accurate view of the company's position; the directors hoped to get back into profit but could give no guarantee[3]