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