| The Dakota Watch Company opened its | | | | What makes Dakota watch a popular |
| doors in 1945 and since then, gained a | | | | product is the cutting edge design, the |
| reputation for high-quality precision | | | | best quality components, a substantial |
| and durable products. The company was | | | | guarantee, and if necessary, quick and |
| founded by Albert Cooper under the name | | | | easy service behind the sale. Since the |
| Cooper's Fixery in Cincinnati, Ohio and | | | | company takes pride in their unmatched |
| at that time, their products consisted | | | | seven-step quality control program, all |
| mainly of a large variety of services, | | | | Dakota watches come with at least a five |
| from scissor sharpening to watch repair. | | | | year manufacturer guarantee from the |
| In the early 1980s, focusing more on | | | | date of purchase. |
| watches sales and repairs, the company | | | | Many Dakota watches are designed as |
| changed its name accordingly in Cooper's | | | | camping and hiking accessories, so there |
| Watchworks (or Cooper's Watch World in | | | | are not only wristwatches series, but |
| some locations). Since then the company | | | | watches with knife clips, compass and or |
| have grown to be one of America's | | | | integrated carabineer clips. For |
| largest watch retailers and in 1996 its | | | | example, the Time Tool 7 series includes |
| name was changed again, this time as | | | | a bottle opener, a knife, a screwdriver, |
| Dakota Watch Company. | | | | a compass, a tweezers, a toothpick and a |
| Today, the company is managed by Albert | | | | cobra clip carabineer! |
| Cooper's two sons, Martin and David | | | | The quality and functionality of these |
| Cooper, and has grown to over 200 watch | | | | watches, the affordable prices and the |
| stores locations across the United | | | | modern design makes a Dakota watch |
| States (mainly in the western states). | | | | always a very advantageous purchase. |