Abingdon Watch Co.
Las Vegas, USA · Est. 2009
Founded by Abingdon Mullin
Abingdon Watch Co. is an American watch brand founded in 2009 by Abingdon King, specifically designed for female pilots, divers, and adventurers. Named after a World War II aviation pioneer, the brand produces robust sport watches sized for women's wrists, with aviation bezels, diver ratings, and Swiss quartz movements.
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- Las Vegas, USA
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Entry
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Marina — A professional dive watch rated to 200 meters, built with a rotating bezel and bold indices for female divers and other users who want a straightforward underwater tool watch.
- Amelia — An aviation-inspired watch named after Amelia Earhart, designed with a slide-rule bezel and aimed at women pilots and enthusiasts of practical cockpit-style tool watches.
- Elise — An everyday watch that bridges sport and dress aesthetics, using Swiss quartz movement and a versatile styling brief within Abingdon Watch Co.’s women-focused lineup.
Timeline
- 2009 — Abingdon Mullin (née King) founds Abingdon Watch Co. in Colorado Springs, creating watches specifically designed for women adventurers.
- 2012 — Marina dive watch launches, establishing the brand's credibility in women's sport watches.
- 2016 — Amelia aviation watch introduced, featuring a functional E6B slide-rule bezel sized for women's wrists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Abingdon Watch Co.
- Why was Abingdon Watch Co. founded?
- Founder Abingdon Mullin, a pilot and diver, couldn't find rugged sport watches that fit women's wrists. She created the brand to fill that gap.
- Are Abingdon watches only for women?
- The brand designs primarily for women, with case sizes and proportions tailored to smaller wrists, but anyone can wear them.
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