Dent Watches
The story of Dent spans three centuries of precision watch and clock making in Great Britain. Established in 1814 by Edward John Dent, the company embraced the Victorian fervour for technological innovation. Nearly two hundred years on, the Dent name remains a mark of horological excellence. The history of Dent & Co. spans three centuries of precision watch and clock making in Great Britain. Established in 1814 by Edward J. Dent, the company embraced the Victorian fervour for technological innovation and created precision chronometers to navigate the Royal Navy and guide some of the most intrepid explorers on their voyages. The British Empire was in full expansion and its maritime tradition had produced some remarkable technological breakthroughs from the late 18th century; John Harrison