Queensland Association of Watch and Clock Collectors Inc.
Watch this page for up-dates and a summary of our monthly Club activities.
Next Meeting - July 5/6 - Club Auction. One of the highlights of our year. The auction is on Sunday July 6, and we would like you to be seated for a 9am start. Viewing will be on the Saturday from 1pm. This allows Sat. morning for lots to arrive and be placed on the tables for viewing. This is a members only auction.
June Meet - Railroad Watches -
Today's meeting covered a wide range of topics. The theme for Show & tell was railway memorabilia with good support from members, especially the Seth Thomas NSW drop dial wall clock. The focus though was railroad watches. Again members brought along several examples including Waltham, Elgin & Moeris pocket watches. Shaun then covered the need for watches in the USA & Canada, explaining how important accurate time keeping was for the railways. A very well researched topic received by an appreciative audience.
May Meet - West invades East
An appreciative audience was given an insight into how collectible European timepieces were for the Chinese Emperors. Thankyou Jeff. The Show and Tell theme was 'colour in clocks' and members brought in some interesting examples. Two lucky winners took home their raffle prize - an Ansonia & a Waterbury.
April Meet - Meters in Horology
We were treated to an informative & helpful talk on why & how meters can assist with our work on clocks & watches. Thanks Greg. Show & Tell's theme was clock & watch keys with many members bringing along interesting examples.
March Meet - Buying wisely with the Pitfalls to look out for.
The topic today was one that affects all collectors - taking care to understand the timepiece before taking the next step - buying. Both clocks & watches were covered. A big thanks to Alan & Tony for their insights.
Show & Tell covered Ian's Bullhead Citizen watch (a nickname given to watches that have their pushers and crown on the top of the watch case). The two pushers resemble the horns of a bull. Trev continued with a presentation on pendulum bobs. The Mart had some interesting clocks.
February Meet - AGM
A pleasing attendance to welcome in the 2025 Committee. Our President Allan gave a summary of 2024 saying it had been a interesting & helpful year for members. Show & Tell was a pleasant interlude with a very unusual table clock shown. The 'Simple yet Clever Designs' explained how the German clock Co. Kienzle converted a bus to travel round Germany selling their clocks.
January Meet - using clock & watch mainspring winders
Thanks for all members who attended on this very wet & windy day. Show & Tell started with a new segment - 'Simple yet Clever Designs' to feature at each Meet. Starting a ceramic clock with a pull string was the topic. Members can contribute to this when they come across an item in their clock & watch journey. A very pleased Eddie won the toaster raffle. Allan & Tony presented an informative talk on how to use mainspring winders on both clocks & watches. A great start to the year.
