American High Horology

Exceptional American Timepieces

Hand-finished mechanical masterpieces born in Texas. Each movement a study in precision, each detail a testament to enduring craft.

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Six Watches. Each a Singular Expression of Craft.

Named for the estates of America's founders, each timepiece carries the weight of heritage and the precision of modern artistry.

Where Precision Becomes Poetry

Every component is touched. No off-the-shelf parts. Movements designed from the ground up with proprietary bridge architecture, finished and regulated in Texas.

Anglage
Hand-beveled mirror chamfers bringing light and life to the architecture
Perlage
Circular grain finishing with exacting overlap and consistency
Black Polish
Surfaces so flat they turn pitch black at the right angle
Solarization
75-year-old grinding machines creating whirling galaxies of reflection
Hand Engraving
Flowing scrolls and inscriptions carved with depth and soul
Skeletonization
Hand-sawn open-work revealing the movement's inner architecture
JL
Exceptional finishing should not be inaccessible. We're proving that horological brilliance can flourish anywhere talent and passion unite.
Jason Lu — Founder & Master Watchmaker

A mechanical engineer turned senior technology executive, Jason's path to watchmaking began as a collector drawn to the artistry of horology. His journey led him to Glashütte, Germany, where he trained alongside master artisans — friendships that continue to shape 1776 Atelier's approach to fine finishing and design. With proprietary manufacture movements featuring over 70% American-made parts, Jason has built something rare: genuinely hand-finished haute horology at an accessible price, rooted entirely in American soil.

Tomorrow's Heirlooms, Made Today

Each timepiece built with the same care we would give if it were for ourselves or someone we love.

70%+
American-Made Parts
200
Watches Per Year
100%
Hand-Finished