Waltham Premier Maximus - when?

[Jerry Treiman]

I have begun to wonder when the Premier Maximus was first introduced. I, and probably others, have cited Gene Fuller's "The Priceless Possession of a Few" (NAWCC Bulletin Supplement 10) which states that this special model was introduced in 1908. However, in re-reading Moore's "Timing A Century" he gives an introduction date of 1911, citing the minutes of the May 22, 1911 stockholders' meeting. Does anyone have any other data to determine when the Premier Maximus was actually introduced?

[Jerry Treiman]

I have begun to wonder when the Premier Maximus was first introduced. I, and probably others, have cited Gene Fuller's "The Priceless Possession of a Few" (NAWCC Bulletin Supplement 10) which states that this special model was introduced in 1908. However, in re-reading Moore's "Timing A Century" he gives an introduction date of 1911, citing the minutes of the May 22, 1911 stockholders' meeting. Does anyone have any other data to determine when the Premier Maximus was actually introduced?