The Borsheims story started 150 years ago, with a focus on time-keeping from the beginning! In the 1870s, Omaha was a railroad town, and one
link of the early roles for Borsheims and founder Louis
link Borsheim was to serve as the official watch inspector for all railroad
link pocket watches in service on railcars entering Omaha. In addition to selling and inspecting watches, Borsheims also sold fine jewelry and gifts, including china and home decor.