Your standard
'Clothing-company-puts-their-Name-on-a-watch-to-cash-in-on-brand-loyalty',
the Faded Glory was actually manufactured by M.Z. Berger:
Or
not. For all I know, MZB may just be a middleman who jobs out the real
work to China. They probably are, actually. They own the Elgin, Gruen
and Waltham brands, among others. And they license the rights to such
recognizable logos as Hello Kitty, Levi-Strauss, NASCAR, and
Nickelodeon. Here's what their web site has to say:
MZB,
recognized as one of the leading accessory companies, has been
designing and manufacturing some of the world's most renowned
timepieces for over 50 years. In 1950, Michael Zachary Berger and
Joseph Mermelstein had a vision to create quality watches and opened a
small showroom on 37th Street opposite Lord & Taylor. Several years
later Joseph Mermelstein, took over the business and expanded the
company by selling watches to large corporations and retailers. In
1970, his son Bernie Mermelstein joined the company and proceeded to
grow the business by adding new brands & licenses, focusing on
product innovation and expanding into new channels of distribution.
Under the Mermelstein leadership, the company has grown into one of the
preeminent timepiece and accessory manufacturers in the industry today.
MZB remains a family owned business and is privately held. With more than 250 employees and offices in New York City, Arkansas, Canada, Hong Kong and satellite office across the country, we ship over 25 million timepieces a year. Over the years our reputation for quality, being on top of trends and commitment to our retail partners has grown. This has enabled us to take our company to the next level by expanding into new accessory categories. MZB now has four separate divisions: Watches, Clocks, Accessories, and Personal Care.
In each division, MZB continues to design and manufacture products that meet our uncompromising standards of styling, technology, and quality. And we continue to be creative and aggressive as we collectively work with our partners to extend their marketing efforts and message to retailers and consumers alike.
MZB remains a family owned business and is privately held. With more than 250 employees and offices in New York City, Arkansas, Canada, Hong Kong and satellite office across the country, we ship over 25 million timepieces a year. Over the years our reputation for quality, being on top of trends and commitment to our retail partners has grown. This has enabled us to take our company to the next level by expanding into new accessory categories. MZB now has four separate divisions: Watches, Clocks, Accessories, and Personal Care.
In each division, MZB continues to design and manufacture products that meet our uncompromising standards of styling, technology, and quality. And we continue to be creative and aggressive as we collectively work with our partners to extend their marketing efforts and message to retailers and consumers alike.