Queensland Association of Watch and Clock Collectors Inc.
Watch this page for up-dates and a summary of our monthly Club activities.
Next Meeting - May 10 - Topic Chinese Novelties. As always our speaker Jeff will entertain us with this rather mysterious topic. The theme for Show & Tell is colour from the 1950's. Asking for members to bring along any travel or alarm clocks with coloured cases or any wrist watches with coloured dials &/or interchangeable straps. New members welcome - we gather from 9am for those wanting help with watch or clock matters. Our main talk starts soon after 12noon. Bring your lunch - coffee & tea supplied. New members welcome.
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.
