Watchmaker Timex says it’s time to close its museum

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Guess there just aren't enough WIS visiting.... maybe some of the stock will go up for sale

Watchmaker plans to close Timex museum in Waterbury

By The Associated Press

Posted: 04/22/15, 10:00 AM EDT


WATERBURY >> Watchmaker Timex says it’s time to close its museum in Waterbury, Connecticut.

The company says Timexpo, which opened in May, 2001, will close on Sept. 30, a result of poor attendance.

Waterbury Mayor Neil O’Leary tells the Republican-American newspaper that Timex officials are working with the city’s Mattatuck Museum to preserve some of the museum’s artifacts.

Timexpo focused on the history of Timex and its beginnings as the Waterbury Clock Co.

It also exhibits the work of Norwegian anthropologist Thor Heyerdahl, who had connections to Timex’s Norwegian owners.

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Now sounds like the time for a good deal on an Expedition......

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I didn't realize Thor had anything to do with Timex.

Would have taken him for an Eterna man

[Donf]

I didn't realize Thor had anything to do with Timex.

Thor's connection to Timex is rather tenuous but can be understood from an in depth study of his personal journal and photos - on display at the museum. We can only hope that they are displayed somewhere else after the museum closes.