Clock and Watch Resources
If you want to learn more about horology, watches, clocks, or about collecting clocks or watches, here are some helpful resources:
Horology is is the art or science of measuring time. You can learn more at wikipedia.
Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie
This organization seeks to provide information about fine watchmaking, inspire interest in watchmaking, serve as a "think tank" for the Fine Watch industry, and train fine watchmaking professionals.
Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie
This organization seeks to provide information about fine watchmaking, inspire interest in watchmaking, serve as a "think tank" for the Fine Watch industry, and train fine watchmaking professionals.
The Evolution of Time Measurement through the Ages, from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Physics Laboratory.
Explore the inner-workings of timepieces as well as look at some specifics, such as smart watches, Indiglo, digital watches and pendulum clocks.
A good place to see and learn about watch movements, dials, and balance staffs. Be sure to watch the "How A Watch Works" movie!
An outstanding web site. As he himself describes it, "Vintage Wrist and Pocket Watch Information, including how-to repair, company history of, collecting info, watch supplies, watch restoration services, repair shop info, refurbishing tips, and recommended books and tools..."
Discover what's inside your watch and the people who made the wristwatch revolution possible. Learn about the fascinating stories behind the invention of the quartz watch, from the Smithsonian Lemelson Center.
Founded in 1943, The National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc. (NAWCC) is a nonprofit scientific organization and an educational, cultural, and social resource for its membership and the public at large. Members include hobbyists, students, educators, casual collectors, and professionals in related retail and manufacturing trades. The one common bond (and main membership requirement) is a fascination with the art and science of timekeeping (horology). Click here for the NAWCC Message Board.
With over 12,000 items, the National Watch & Clock Museum is the largest and most comprehensive horological collection in North America.
The School of Horology is a branch of the NAWCC and provides training in traditional and modern watch and clock repair.
This non-profit museum has a fantastic collection of American manufactured clocks on public display. There are over 1,500 clocks and watches on display including old advertising clocks, punch clocks, grandfather clocks, blinking-eye clocks, railroad clocks and even Hickory Dickory Dock clocks. The museum's focus is on Connecticut manufactured clock, and the museum’s collection is the world’s leading public display in this field.
A brief checklist to help you start buying antique pocket watches, on wikihow.com
The Society promotes the study of clocks and watches and the history of time measurement in all its forms.
An organization of watch and clock collectors with an interest in sharing information with other collectors over the Internet. Lots of information.
The British Horological Institute Limited
Founded in 1858 to promote horology, BHI provides education, standards and support to professional and amateur members around the world. They have the largest practical reference section online.
The British Horological Institute Limited
Founded in 1858 to promote horology, BHI provides education, standards and support to professional and amateur members around the world. They have the largest practical reference section online.
If you don't want to subscribe, you can read articles from earlier editions online. The site also has columns and links to a variety of resources.
This web site is the "largest non-commercial resource on the Internet for owners, collectors and enthusiasts of Omega and other fine wristwatches. Detailed information you need from an truly independent and honest perspective--with no bias from commercial affiliations, advertisers, or for-profit backers. Online since 1998." The site has excellent forums.
an extraordinary display of watches, musical automata and portrait miniatures from the 16th to the 19th century, in addition to a library dedicated entirely to horology and its related subjects
Barrie's Virtual Clock Museum
Pictures and descriptions of hundreds of antique & vintage clocks - wall, mantle, grandfather (aka tallcase or longcase), table, shelf, bracket, carriage, marble, ships, desk, novelty, oddments of horological interest and time recorders.
Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH
A professional, non-profit association with over 500 members representing more than 90% of all Swiss watch manufacturers (finished products, watch movements, components, etc.)
Barrie's Virtual Clock Museum
Pictures and descriptions of hundreds of antique & vintage clocks - wall, mantle, grandfather (aka tallcase or longcase), table, shelf, bracket, carriage, marble, ships, desk, novelty, oddments of horological interest and time recorders.
Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH
A professional, non-profit association with over 500 members representing more than 90% of all Swiss watch manufacturers (finished products, watch movements, components, etc.)
An online community for all who are interested in horology.
Omega Constellation Collectors
An excellent blog - "A Celebration of Omega's iconic brand of the 50s and 60s" along with information that's helpful to any collector of vintage watches.
The Watchismo Times
A great watch blog that describes itself as "a reliquary of obscure timepieces from bygone eras as well as the cutting edge watches of today"
Official U.S. Time
Brought to you by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the U. S. Naval Observatory (USNO)
Antiquorum
The world's leading auction house specializing in horology celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2009.
Omega Constellation Collectors
An excellent blog - "A Celebration of Omega's iconic brand of the 50s and 60s" along with information that's helpful to any collector of vintage watches.
The Watchismo Times
A great watch blog that describes itself as "a reliquary of obscure timepieces from bygone eras as well as the cutting edge watches of today"
Official U.S. Time
Brought to you by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the U. S. Naval Observatory (USNO)
Antiquorum
The world's leading auction house specializing in horology celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2009.
