Founded in 1892 by brothers Robert and Charles Ingersoll, the Ingersoll Watch Company became a pioneer in American watchmaking, revolutionizing the industry with the introduction of the “Dollar Watch,” an affordable, mass-produced timepiece that made quality watches accessible to the general public. By the early 20th century, Ingersoll was producing millions of watches annually and gained international recognition, even supplying timepieces to figures like Theodore Roosevelt. In 1933, Ingersoll made history by producing the first-ever Mickey Mouse watch under license from Disney, a timepiece that became a massive success and helped popularize character watches. The company later faced financial struggles and was acquired by various firms, eventually becoming part of the British Smiths Group.
Today, Ingersoll continues as a heritage brand, producing automatic and quartz watches that honor its legacy of innovation and accessibility.