Formerly the Independent Watch Co. Some new machinery installed, but sales of the watch lagged very badly. In the fall of 1885 the machinery was moved to Peoria, Illinois, and a new company formed.
It was called the “Peoria Watch Co“. Watches made by this company are collector’s items.
Fredonia only produced about 20,000 watches before being sold to the Peoria Watch Company in 1885. All watches produced were 18-size, and ranged from 7 to 15 jewel.
