Why was the Pocket Watch Database created?

Finding information about a specific pocket watch movement can be particularly difficult. There are several locations online that contain information, but not a single site has multiple manufacturer lookups in one place. Additionally, many of these resources are not hosted in a stable server environment, occasionally causing a lookup site to be suddenly inaccessible. After the popular Elgin lookup site went offline in late 2011, the Pocket Watch Database was created to restore Elgin lookups and continue to provide information for collectors and enthusiasts. Since that time, manufacturers have been added as time and resources allow.