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 — Professional dive watch rated to 200m, designed with a rotating bezel and bold indices for female divers.
- Amelia — Aviation-inspired watch with a slide-rule bezel, named after Amelia Earhart, built for women pilots.
- Elise — Elegant everyday watch bridging sport and dress aesthetics, with Swiss quartz movement.
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.