By Emily Gifford (c) Connecticut Explored. Winter 2015-2016 Subscribe/Buy the Issue! Timex Group is one of the largest watchmakers in the world. Founded in 1854 as Waterbury Clock Company, Timex Group is a privately held company with its U.S. headquarters in Middlebury, Connecticut. The modern history of Timex begins with a partnership between the Waterbury … Continue reading Timex: Takes a Licking and Keeps on Ticking