Robert H. Ingersoll

For other people named Robert Ingersoll, see Robert Ingersoll (disambiguation).
Robert H. Ingersoll
Robert H. Ingersoll from his 1921 passport application
Born(1859-12-26)December 26, 1859
Delta, Michigan
DiedSeptember 4, 1928(1928-09-04) (aged 68)
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationBusinessman
Known forCo-founding the Ingersoll Watch Company
Producing the first "Dollar Watch"

Robert Hawley Ingersoll was an American businessman known for founding the Ingersoll Watch Company with his brother Charles and producing the "Dollar Watch," the first inexpensive, mass-produced pocket watch.[1][2]

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  2. ^ Cutmore, M. "Watches 1850 - 1980". David & Charles, Devon, UK. 2002.